lame
Translation
lame, unconvincing, uncool
Examples
The horse was lame in one leg.
The horse was lame in one leg.
That's a lame excuse for being late.
That's a lame excuse for being late.
His jokes are always so lame.
His jokes are always so lame.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) lame unable to walk correctly because of injury The horse was lame.
((a)) lame ((noun)) weak and unconvincing That's a lame excuse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crippled, weak, unconvincing; Antonyms: able-bodied, convincing, cool
Etymology
From Old English 'lama', meaning 'weak-limbed'.
Memory Tips
Originally about difficulty walking (a 'lame' leg), it now describes weak things, like a 'lame' excuse or a 'lame' joke.