noun Uncommon

pimp

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Pimp (noun) means a person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.

noun

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

Informally, to heavily customise or dress something up, especially a vehicle.

"He spent thousands pimping out his old Honda with new rims and a sound system."

How to use pimp

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

pimped past tense, pimps plural, pimps singular

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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.

Origin: French

Synonyms

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Rhymes for pimp

imp simp gimp limp wimp crimp blimp skimp shrimp

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Frequently asked questions

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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