How to Pronounce "lames"
word
ˈɫeɪm
LAYMZ
leɪmz
LAYMZ
Definition
Plural of 'lame': it can mean people or animals who cannot walk properly, or, in slang, people considered boring or uncool.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪm
British English
leɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAYMZ
UK
LAYMZ
Listen in Context
The veterinarian helped the lames at the animal shelter.
The teacher never ignores the lames during sports.
They called the new kids lames, which made them sad.
Sometimes, people use 'lames' to put others down for not being 'cool' enough.