noun
gimp
A submissive participant wearing fetish gear.
The gimp wears a leather mask during the agreed-upon scene.
Etymology
The derogatory disability label underlies the later fetish-slang use. Its deeper origin is uncertain; the decorative cord word is separate.
More examples
- He dresses as a gimp for the fetish party.
- The gimp and his partner discuss boundaries before the scene.
- Not every submissive chooses to dress as a gimp.
Forms
gimp · gimps
Similar words
- submissive
- Refers to a subordinate role without implying fetish clothing.