"lame" meaning in All languages combined

See lame on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /leɪm/ [UK, US] Audio: en-au-lame.ogg [Australia], LL-Q1860 (eng)-I learned some phrases-lame.wav [UK] Forms: lame [positive], lamer [comparative], lamest [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|lame|lamer|lamest}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you are lame you are not able to walk well because of a problem with one's feet or legs. This term could sometimes cause offense.
    Sense id: simple-lame-en-adj-vcukxJFW
  2. If it is lame it is not convincing or believable.
    Sense id: simple-lame-en-adj-d6J4KhJv Categories (other): Slang
  3. Something that is lame is not cool, funny, interesting, fun, or relevant.
    Sense id: simple-lame-en-adj-cbJbfxV3 Categories (other): Slang
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