Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Injured, or not functioning properly (with respect to legs).
I have got a gammy leg, and can't walk far.
Related words
- Other spellings
- gammie
Example sentences
- lame Now the President is nothing but a lame duck.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gammy | rising | |
| lame | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- lame1