lame

(noun) someone who doesn't understand what is going on. Synonyms: square.

(noun) a fabric interwoven with threads of metal. Example: "She wore a gold lame dress."

(verb) deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg. Synonyms: cripple. Example: "The accident has crippled her for life."

(adj) pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness. Synonyms: feeble. Examples: "A feeble excuse." "A lame argument."

(adj) disabled in the feet or legs. Synonyms: crippled, halt, halting, gimpy, game. Examples: "A crippled soldier." "A game leg."