lame
Because it is a word with a single syllable, lame is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions oflame
- A stupid or undesirable person.
- To cause (a person or animal) to become lame.
Example: "1877, Anna Sewell, Black Beauty: And if you don't want to lame your horse you must look sharp and get them [stones stuck in hooves] out quickly."
- Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
- Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect or temporary obstruction of a function.
Example: "a lame leg, arm or muscle"
- (by extension) Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.
- Unconvincing or unbelievable.
Example: "He had a really lame excuse for missing the birthday party."
- Failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant.
Example: "He kept telling these extremely lame jokes all night."
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