Definition
- (noun) A stupid or undesirable person.
- (verb) To cause (a person or animal) to become lame. “1877, Anna Sewell, Black Beauty: And if you don't want to lame your horse you must look sharp and get them [stones stuck in hooves] out quickly.”
- (adjective) Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
- (adjective) Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect or temporary obstruction of a function. “a lame leg, arm or muscle”
- (adjective) (by extension) Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.
- (adjective) Unconvincing or unbelievable. “He had a really lame excuse for missing the birthday party.”
- (adjective) Failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant. “He kept telling these extremely lame jokes all night.”
- (noun) A lamina; a thin layer or plate of material, as in certain kinds of armor.
- (noun) (in the plural) A set of joined overlapping metal plates.
- (verb) To shine.
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Word stats
- Lame contains 4 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 2 consonant(s).
- It uses 4 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 6.
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Words starting with LAM
- lam
- lama
- lamas
- lamaseries
- lamasery
- lamb
- lambast
- lambaste
- lambasted
- lambastes
- lambasting
- lambasts
- lambda
- lambed
- lambent
- lambing
- lambkin
- lambkins
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What does Lame mean?
A stupid or undesirable person.
What are the anagrams of Lame?
Valid anagrams: male, meal.
How many letters are in Lame?
Lame has 4 letters.
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