Lame
adjective
Not interesting or exciting; disappointing or weak.
His excuses were pretty lame, so we didn't believe him.
Often appears as...
- lame excuse
- lame joke
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Colloquial, Disapproving
adjective
Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's foot or leg.
After the accident, he was lame for several months.
Often appears as...
- lame in one leg
- become lame
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Neutral
verb
To make someone or an animal unable to walk properly.
The horse had been lamed in its left hind foot.
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Disapproving
noun
A type of fabric woven or knit with thin ribbons of metallic yarns.
She decided to wear a dress made of gold lame for the party.
adjective
Not interesting or exciting; disappointing or weak.
His excuses were pretty lame, so we didn't believe him.
Often appears as...
- lame excuse
- lame joke
Usage tips
Colloquial, Disapproving
adjective
Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's foot or leg.
After the accident, he was lame for several months.
Often appears as...
- lame in one leg
- become lame
Usage tips
Neutral
verb
To make someone or an animal unable to walk properly.
The horse had been lamed in its left hind foot.
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A type of fabric woven or knit with thin ribbons of metallic yarns.
She decided to wear a dress made of gold lame for the party.
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Used to express disappointment or to criticize something that lacks excitement.
The ending of the movie was so lame.
Pro Tip 2/2Slang Usage
Often used informally among young people to describe something uncool or out of trend.
Wearing socks with sandals is totally lame.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Used to express disappointment or to criticize something that lacks excitement.
The ending of the movie was so lame.
Pro Tip 2/2Slang Usage
Often used informally among young people to describe something uncool or out of trend.
Wearing socks with sandals is totally lame.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Used to express disappointment or to criticize something that lacks excitement.
The ending of the movie was so lame.
Pro Tip 2/2Slang Usage
Often used informally among young people to describe something uncool or out of trend.
Wearing socks with sandals is totally lame.
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Your elusive creative...
So the ancient artist was protected from certain things, like, for example, too much narcissism, right? If your work was brilliant, you couldn't take all the credit for it, everybody knew that you had this disembodied genius who had helped you. If your work bombed, not entirely your fault, you know? Everyone knew your genius was kind of lame.
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Your elusive creative...
certain things like for example too much narcissism right if your work was brilliant couldn't take all the credit for it everybody knew you had this like disembodied genius who had helped you if your work bombed not entirely your fault you know everyone knew your genius was kind of lame and this is how people
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The next manufacturing...
over the last decade. I'm here to tell you about the amazing fourth manufacturing revolution that is currently underway. It's not as if we've done nothing with manufacturing since the last revolution. Actually, we've made some pretty lame attempts to try to revitalize it.
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Johanna Blakley: Social...
for instance, on their political beliefs and on their health. And so, if you have any interest in understanding the world, looking at how people amuse themselves is a really good way to start. So imagine a media atmosphere that isn't dominated by lame stereotypes
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Climate Change Through...
rabbit you know that's it I mean it's it's over in a moment and she knew that she just she was she even she knows this is lame so to the young people here I say it wasn't that long ago that this discovery was made was in my lifetime I was an adult I was out
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How a "Hi Level" Mindset...
Growing up, discipline was always taught in such a lame way that I always tried my best to avoid it. But where motivation is low, that's where discipline kicks in. Anybody who's done something noteworthy with their lives all have one thing in common,
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These Birds Have ALL The...
of you yeah all right i think this is definitely a strawberry one john hey there are a barrier some sort this one's got a grain wrapper so what's that apple they've got a green one too i think they're lame that doesn't taste like a
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Majora Carter: Greening...
solid waste and the impacts on open space. And their approaches to local economic and job development are so lame it's not even funny. Because on top of that, the world's richest sports team is replacing the House That Ruth Built
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Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
picture breakup or something goes wrong and you'd say it's the end of the world guy stationary and Link what else do they say that's really funny Kirsten sells lots of lame jokes those are never funny
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The opportunity of...
stalled, maimed, wounded, mangled, lame, mutilated, run-down, worn-out, weakened, impotent, castrated, paralyzed, handicapped, senile, decrepit, laid-up, done-up, done-for, done-in
Video examples
Your elusive creative...
So the ancient artist was protected from certain things, like, for example, too much narcissism, right? If your work was brilliant, you couldn't take all the credit for it, everybody knew that you had this disembodied genius who had helped you. If your work bombed, not entirely your fault, you know? Everyone knew your genius was kind of lame.
Video examples
Your elusive creative...
certain things like for example too much narcissism right if your work was brilliant couldn't take all the credit for it everybody knew you had this like disembodied genius who had helped you if your work bombed not entirely your fault you know everyone knew your genius was kind of lame and this is how people
Video examples
The next manufacturing...
over the last decade. I'm here to tell you about the amazing fourth manufacturing revolution that is currently underway. It's not as if we've done nothing with manufacturing since the last revolution. Actually, we've made some pretty lame attempts to try to revitalize it.
Video examples
Johanna Blakley: Social...
for instance, on their political beliefs and on their health. And so, if you have any interest in understanding the world, looking at how people amuse themselves is a really good way to start. So imagine a media atmosphere that isn't dominated by lame stereotypes
Video examples
Climate Change Through...
rabbit you know that's it I mean it's it's over in a moment and she knew that she just she was she even she knows this is lame so to the young people here I say it wasn't that long ago that this discovery was made was in my lifetime I was an adult I was out
Video examples
How a "Hi Level" Mindset...
Growing up, discipline was always taught in such a lame way that I always tried my best to avoid it. But where motivation is low, that's where discipline kicks in. Anybody who's done something noteworthy with their lives all have one thing in common,
Video examples
These Birds Have ALL The...
of you yeah all right i think this is definitely a strawberry one john hey there are a barrier some sort this one's got a grain wrapper so what's that apple they've got a green one too i think they're lame that doesn't taste like a
Video examples
Majora Carter: Greening...
solid waste and the impacts on open space. And their approaches to local economic and job development are so lame it's not even funny. Because on top of that, the world's richest sports team is replacing the House That Ruth Built
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
picture breakup or something goes wrong and you'd say it's the end of the world guy stationary and Link what else do they say that's really funny Kirsten sells lots of lame jokes those are never funny
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The opportunity of...
stalled, maimed, wounded, mangled, lame, mutilated, run-down, worn-out, weakened, impotent, castrated, paralyzed, handicapped, senile, decrepit, laid-up, done-up, done-for, done-in
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Emily V. Gordon
American Writer
You didn't have to know anything about show business to appreciate the characters' humor, because at its heart, 'Party Down' was about following dreams, dealing with rejection, and surviving all the lame jobs we've all had to work just to get by in the meantime.
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Jack Black
American Actor
When I was a kid, I thought I was the strongest man in the world. Then, the fastest runner and then the smartest person in the world. One by one my delusions got shut down. Now I just see myself as the lamest guy in the world.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
In the public eye, girls and women with strong perspectives are hated. If you're a girl with an opinion, people just hate you. There are still people who are afraid of successful women, and that's so lame.
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Whit Stillman
American Director
The worst thing is the blank page at the start. Then the horrible things written on the blank page. Then deciding whether or not to throw out those horrible things: lame scenes, lame characters, bad ideas.
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Amber Tamblyn
American Actress
A lot of people think I'm cynical when I talk about acting. The truth of the matter is, I just don't want someone to get some lame advice that will send them in the wrong direction.
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Isaac Hanson
American Musician
I was totally offended when people said we were like *Nsync. I've got nothing against them. I know those guys. But comparing us was lame. It was apples and oranges.
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Eric Idle
English Comedian
I won't read scripts because I have a limited amount of time. Why should I help other people do lame stuff when I can just go out and put on lame stuff of my own?
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Bill F. Walsh
American Editor
Nothing is more effective than sincere, accurate praise, and nothing is more lame than a cookie-cutter compliment.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
If a man neglects education, he walks lame to the end of his life.
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Emily V. Gordon
American Writer
You didn't have to know anything about show business to appreciate the characters' humor, because at its heart, 'Party Down' was about following dreams, dealing with rejection, and surviving all the lame jobs we've all had to work just to get by in the meantime.
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Jack Black
American Actor
When I was a kid, I thought I was the strongest man in the world. Then, the fastest runner and then the smartest person in the world. One by one my delusions got shut down. Now I just see myself as the lamest guy in the world.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
In the public eye, girls and women with strong perspectives are hated. If you're a girl with an opinion, people just hate you. There are still people who are afraid of successful women, and that's so lame.
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Whit Stillman
American Director
The worst thing is the blank page at the start. Then the horrible things written on the blank page. Then deciding whether or not to throw out those horrible things: lame scenes, lame characters, bad ideas.
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Amber Tamblyn
American Actress
A lot of people think I'm cynical when I talk about acting. The truth of the matter is, I just don't want someone to get some lame advice that will send them in the wrong direction.
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Isaac Hanson
American Musician
I was totally offended when people said we were like *Nsync. I've got nothing against them. I know those guys. But comparing us was lame. It was apples and oranges.
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Eric Idle
English Comedian
I won't read scripts because I have a limited amount of time. Why should I help other people do lame stuff when I can just go out and put on lame stuff of my own?
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Bill F. Walsh
American Editor
Nothing is more effective than sincere, accurate praise, and nothing is more lame than a cookie-cutter compliment.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
If a man neglects education, he walks lame to the end of his life.
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