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lame

lame /ˈleɪm/ adjective
lamer; lamest
lame
/ˈleɪm/
adjective
lamer; lamest
Britannica Dictionary definition of LAME
[also more lame; most lame]
: having an injured leg or foot that makes walking difficult or painful
informal : not strong, good, or effective : weak
US, informal : not smart or impressive

the lame

: people who are lame

— lamely

adverb

— lameness

noun [noncount]