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Lamely

//ˈleɪmli// adv, slang

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Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of one who is lame.
  2. 2
    In a foolish or ineffective way. colloquial

    "He lamely tried to lie his way out of the situation, but he wasn't really trying and no-one believed him."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a weak and unconvincing manner wordnet

Etymology

From lame + -ly.

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