GIMP
/ɡɪmp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of GIMP
A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.
Any coarse or reinforced thread, such as a glazed thread employed in lacemaking to outline designs, or silk thread used as a fishing leader, protected from the bite of fish by a wrapping of fine wire.
The plastic cord used in the plaiting and knotting craft Scoubidou (lanyard making); or, the process itself.
(of yarn, cord, thread, etc.) To wrap or wind (surround) with another length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, creating 'gimped yarn', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped.
To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves.
A person who is lame due to a crippling of the legs or feet.
A crippled leg.
A limp or a limping gait.
Word Details
Is GIMP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GIMP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GIMP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GIMP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | i | m | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GIMP
6 words from the letters in GIMP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GIMP in Word Games
GIMP is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GIMP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GIMP to find 6 additional valid words.