lamest

IPA/leɪm/
IPA/leɪm/

lamest — adjective

  • lamestpositive
  • more lamestcomparative
  • most lamestsuperlative

1. the most unable to walk normally — used when comparing animals or people who all

1.形容詞B1
釋義

the most unable to walk normally — used when comparing animals or people who all have difficulty walking because of an injury or weakness in a leg or foot.

例句

Of all the injured birds at the wildlife centre, the swan with the broken wing was the lamest.

superlative + of + group noun phrase

The lamest goat in the herd limped far behind the others on the rocky path.

同義詞
  • lame

    the base positive form; 'lamest' is the superlative

  • limping

    describes the specific way of walking rather than the underlying injury

反義詞
  • strong-legged

    informal; describes an animal that walks with full strength

用法筆記

Most often used for animals such as horses, dogs, and birds. When applied to people, this sense is now considered outdated and potentially offensive; use 'has a mobility impairment' or 'walks with a limp' instead.

常見錯誤

❌This is lamest dog in the park.
✅This is the lamest dog in the park.
💡The superlative 'lamest' must be preceded by 'the'.
❌My cat is lamest than your cat.
✅My cat is lamer than your cat.
💡'Lamest' is the superlative; use 'lamer' for comparisons between two.

2. the most weak, unconvincing, or disappointing — used when comparing excuses, arg

2.形容詞B1
釋義

the most weak, unconvincing, or disappointing — used when comparing excuses, arguments, jokes, performances, or attempts that fail to meet even a basic standard.

例句

Theo told the lamest joke at the dinner table, but his little sister laughed the loudest anyway.

collocation: lamest joke

When the teacher asked why her report was late, Olivia gave the lamest excuse about a missing printer.

collocation: lamest excuse

同義詞
  • weakest

    similar but broader; can apply to physical objects too

  • feeblest

    suggests something laughably ineffective

  • poorest

    milder and more general; less dismissive in tone

  • worst

    stronger and broader; suggests overall low quality, not just weak effort

反義詞

用法筆記

The most common sense of 'lamest' in everyday informal English. The thing being judged is typically an excuse, joke, explanation, performance, party, or attempt. Can be dismissive or humorous depending on tone.

常見錯誤

❌The movie was lamest I have ever seen.
✅The movie was the lamest I have ever seen.
💡The superlative always takes 'the'.
❌That is a lamest excuse.
✅That is the lamest excuse.
💡Superlatives cannot follow the indefinite article 'a'.