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lame
USAGE NOTE
Words labeled “extremely offensive” are profoundly insulting and are used to discriminate or offend.
lame(
leym
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (archaic) (extremely offensive) (unable or partially able to use a body part)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
A word or phrase that is gravely offensive and taboo in all contexts.
a. cojo
b. rengo (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
c. renco (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
2. (slang) (feeble)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
3. (slang) (boring)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
b. fome (colloquial) (Chile)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Chile
Was the party cool? - No, dude, it was lame.¿Estuvo bacán el carrete? - No, weón, estuvo fome.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. dejar cojo
b. dejar rengo (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
c. dejar renco (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
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