gimp
(Urban Dictionary) – a versatile slang term generally meant to insult an individual for a perceived lack of competence, style, panache, or the ability to perform the given task at hand.

but then
(Merriam-Webster) – an ornamental flat braid or round cord used as trimming.

and

(Collins Dictionary) – a tapelike trimming of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with wire | Meaning, pronunciation, translations, and examples.

and so I could go on. Obviously, the word has many varied meanings, and of course, the GIMP abbreviation does not have anything derogatory behind it.

It is sad times that we live in when we are all too frequently looking for something that just is not there.

I too like you have not had a negative view of GIMP. I will download Glimpse though and see the “improvements” to the forked GIMP.

Thank you.