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Is the word limp an example of onomatopoeia?

No, "limp" is not an example of onomatopoeia.

Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it represents. Examples include:

* Buzz (the sound of a bee)

* Bang (the sound of a door slamming)

* Meow (the sound a cat makes)

Limp describes a way of walking, and while it might evoke an image of someone walking awkwardly, it doesn't directly mimic a sound.

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