gimped

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. (of yarn, cord, thread, wire, etc.) Wrapped or wound tightly with a second length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, leaving the core yarn straight and protected (gimped yarn). Also, generally, wrapped or twisted with string or wire (gimped buttons).

2. (of fabric, curtains, clothing, or similar) Adorned with gimp (decorative trim); edged or embroidered.

3. Jagged, as a jagged or uneven edge or outline; notched, edged with serrations or grooves; nicked, dented.

4. (informal) Crippled, injured; damaged as to awkwardly impede function.

5. (informal, computing) Modified by means of GIMP

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of gimp