gimps
Decorative cord trimmings
Gimps is the plural of gimp, which has several unrelated meanings.
A gimp is a flat, narrow braid or cord used as trimming on clothing or upholstery.
In slang, gimp refers to a limp or a person who limps—often used disparagingly for someone with a physical disability.
The verb gimp means to limp: He gimped along on his bad leg.
In BDSM contexts, a gimp is a submissive person, often wearing a full-body suit.
Interwoven strand pattern
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- edgingDecorative border material
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
tassel · ribbon · binding · piping · lace · bobbin · sewing · haberdashery
Expressing criticism or disrespect
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
- insultOffensive remark or action
- ableismBias against disabled individuals
- pejorativeTerm expressing disapproval
stigma · mockery · discrimination · slang · disparagement · demeaning · hurtful · taboo
braid
Interwoven strand pattern
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- edgingDecorative border material
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
fringe · tassel · ribbon · binding · piping · lace · bobbin · sewing · haberdashery · notions
derogatory
Expressing criticism or disrespect
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
- insultOffensive remark or action
- ableismBias against disabled individuals
pejorative · stigma · mockery · discrimination · slang · disparagement · demeaning · hurtful · taboo