gimp

As nouns the difference between wimp and gimp

is that wimp is someone who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy while gimp is 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 {{term|guimpe}}.

As verbs the difference between wimp and gimp

is that wimp is to behave submissively, inde while gimp is (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 ', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped'''.

As an adjective gimp is

neat; trim; delicate; slender; handsome; spruce; elegant.

As verbs the difference between gip and gimp

is that gip is alternative form of lang=en while gimp is (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 ', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped'''.

As nouns the difference between gip and gimp

is that gip is a servant; a gyp while gimp is 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 {{term|guimpe}}.

As an adjective gimp is

neat; trim; delicate; slender; handsome; spruce; elegant.

In lang=en terms the difference between pimp and gimp

is that pimp is excellent, fashionable, stylish while gimp is to notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves.

As a numeral pimp

is five in Cumbrian and Welsh sheep counting.