сво́дник — meaning in English

English meaning

• pimp noun A person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
• procurer noun Someone who obtains or gets things.

Senses

сво́дник is used for these senses in English:

• pimp Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.
• procurer A person who procures or obtains things, especially one who procures customers for prostitutes.

pimp — full definition

1. noun A person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
2. verb Informally, to heavily customise or dress something up, especially a vehicle.

procurer — full definition

1. noun Someone who obtains or gets things.
2. noun Someone who gets or obtains things.
3. noun Someone who finds clients for prostitutes.
4. noun Someone who stirs up trouble or provokes others to act.

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