lame in English: Not able to walk well because of a hurt leg or foot; also, weak and not good enough, like a lame excuse. (adjective)

Translation

Not able to walk well because of a hurt leg or foot; also, weak and not good enough, like a lame excuse.

Word origin

From Old English lama, meaning weak in the limbs, a word shared across the old Germanic languages.

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We say an animal goes lame when a leg starts to fail.

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Lame describes a leg or foot that does not work properly.

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In informal English, lame means weak and hard to believe.

leg

One of the two long parts of your body that you use to stand and walk.

walk

To walk is to move along on your feet at a slow, steady pace.

weak

Not having much power or strength; easy to break or bend.

excuse

To forgive someone for something small, or to say sorry politely before you speak or leave.

boring

Not fun or interesting; making you feel tired and want to stop.

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