What level is the word "lame"?

"lame" is a B1 (Intermediate) vocabulary word.

What is the opposite of "lame"?

The opposite of "lame" is: cool.

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Q: Which TV shows or movies use the word "lame"?

"lame" appears in: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Desperate Housewives, Despicable Me Minions, Friends, Gossip Girl, Grey's Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother.

What does "Lame" mean?

uninteresting or uncool

Synonym: weak Opposite: cool

"Lame" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Saved you from another lame internet date with some lame guy named Dirk or Mar... garine.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E7

Pretty lame, huh?
— Desperate Housewives S1E15

They're saying he makes all other villains look lame.
— Despicable Me Minions

Without that, you just got lame with women.
— Friends S9E6

and at least his lame '90s dad likes him.
— Gossip Girl S2E5

How lame is that?
— Grey's Anatomy S6E8

Lame!
— How I Met Your Mother S1E20

"Lame" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 7 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Desperate Housewives Despicable Me Minions Friends Gossip Girl Grey's Anatomy How I Met Your Mother

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