gimble Meaning & Definition
What Does Gimble Mean?
As a verb, gimble means To grin or smile. As a noun, it means Alternative form of gimbal.
Word Facts for Gimble
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡɪmbəl/ |
| Plural | gimbles |
| Verb forms | gimbles, gimbling, gimbled |
Gimble Definition (Verb)
- To grin or smile.
Gimble as a Noun
- Alternative form of gimbal.
Verb
- Alternative form of gimbal.
Synonyms of Gimble
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Gimble synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gimble (third-person singular simple present gimbles, present participle gimbling, simple past and past participle gimbled)
gimble (plural gimbles)
Origin of Gimble
Origin 1: Compared by the EDD[1] to dialectal Swedish gimla (“to move the lips in an unseemly manner, to make a wry face, to move the lips awry[2]”). Compare also North Frisian gēmeli (“to move the lips before laughing”).[2] Nall[3] compares Old English ginian; the hard g in this form needs explanation (its standard English descendant is yawn), though the EDD does record a variant form jimble (/ˈjɪmbəl/).
Origin 2: Variant of gimbal.
Gimble: Your Questions Answered
Is gimble a verb or a noun?
Gimble is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of gimble?
The plural of gimble is gimbles.
What is the past tense of gimble?
The past tense of gimble is gimbled. The present participle is gimbling.