pimp
20 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pimp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
Synonyms
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Rare, literary or technical
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bludger
cock-bawd
dalaal
fishmonger
flashman
fleshmonger
hoon
hustler
mackerel
mack daddy
muttonmonger
nookie-bookie
pandar
pussymonger
ruffian
souteneur
sweetman
How to use pimp
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pimp out
pimp culture
The "pimp my ride" style usage is casual slang; the core noun sense is a serious and often criminal role.
Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly related to a French word meaning "smart" or "sparkish," or a German word for a young lad.
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