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Gimpette
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a woman regarded as incompetent, foolish, or useless
Offensive
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
gimpettes
What is the origin of the term "gimpette" and how is it used?
Gimpette appeared in late 20th-century English as a derivative of gimp, formed by adding -ette to mark a female referent. The meaning is not separate from gimp itself: it carries the same idea of someone viewed as incompetent, foolish, or useless, with the suffix simply signaling that the target is a woman. The word does not describe a specific action or role; it functions purely as a personal insult, used to belittle or dismiss someone. It is informal, crude, and used only in hostile or mocking speech.
Examples
That gimpette spilled coffee all over the desk.
