simp
3 synonyms for simp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person, usually a man, mocked for showing excessive attention, flattery or generosity towards someone they are attracted to, especially when the feeling is not returned.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use simp
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
simping over
simp for
stop simping
total simp
Internet and youth slang; not appropriate in formal writing.
Etymology
A shortening of 'simpleton'. The older 'foolish person' sense is much older than the internet sense that now dominates.
Full origin of simp →Frequently asked questions
Is calling someone a simp an insult?
Usually yes, though it is often jokey rather than serious. It implies the person has lowered their self-respect to chase someone's approval. Used between friends it is teasing; aimed at a stranger online it is straightforwardly mocking.
What is the difference between a simp and a nice guy?
A simp is mocked for giving too much attention and getting nothing back. A 'nice guy' in the internet sense is mocked for the opposite reason: he is kind only as a transaction and turns resentful when it fails to win him a relationship.
Can a woman be a simp?
Yes. The word is applied to anyone who fawns over a crush, though it is used far more often about men.
