(intransitive, Scotland, northern, _, UK) To walk with a limp, to drag a limb, to walk lamely; to move with a gait somewhere between walking and crawling.
(intransitive, Scotland, northern, _, UK) To walk with a limp, to drag a limb, to walk lamely; to move with a gait somewhere between walking and crawling.
Hirple means: To walk with a limp, to drag a limb, to walk lamely; to move with a gait somewhere between walking and crawling.. It is mainly Scottish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Hirple means: To walk with a limp, to drag a limb, to walk lamely; to move with a gait somewhere between walking and crawling.. It is mainly Scottish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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hirple means: To walk with a limp, to drag a limb, to walk lamely; to move with a gait somewhere between walking and crawling.. Register: informal, Scottish English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
(Scotland, intransitive) To move in a clumsy manner; to stumble or sprawl; to clamber up with difficulty.