noun
Uncommon
pimp
pihmp
Pimp (noun) means a person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
noun
1
A person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
"The film portrayed the dangerous world of pimps and street prostitution."
verb
1
Informally, to heavily customise or dress something up, especially a vehicle.
"You pimped out that motorcycle f'real, dawg."
"He spent thousands pimping out his old Honda with new rims and a sound system."
How to use pimp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who profits from managing prostitutes, or slang for dressing something up flashily.
When to use it
The "pimp my ride" style usage is casual slang; the core noun sense is a serious and often criminal role.
Common pairings
pimp out
pimp culture
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Word forms
- Plural
- pimps
- Third person singular
- pimps
- Past tense
- pimped
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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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Rhymes for pimp
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What is the meaning of pimp?
"pimp" (noun) means a person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
What is another word for pimp?
Other words for "pimp" include abbot, bludger, bully, cock-bawd, dalaal, fishmonger.
What are the different meanings of pimp?
"pimp" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings; 2. Informally, to heavily customise or dress something up, especially a vehicle.
How do you use pimp in a sentence?
Example: "The film portrayed the dangerous world of pimps and street prostitution."
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