noun
simp
simp
Simp (noun) means 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. Example: “He bought her a plane ticket after two dates and his mates called him a simp.”
noun
1
slang, usually derogatory 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.
"He bought her a plane ticket after two dates and his mates called him a simp."
"The comments were full of people calling the donor a simp."
2
dated slang A foolish or gullible person; a simpleton.
"Only a simp would fall for a scam that obvious."
verb
1
slang To fawn over someone in this way.
"Stop simping over a streamer who does not know you exist."
How to use simp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who does far too much for a person who is not interested in them.
When to use it
Internet and youth slang; not appropriate in formal writing.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
simping over
simp for
stop simping
total simp
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Etymology
A shortening of 'simpleton'. The older 'foolish person' sense is much older than the internet sense that now dominates.
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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.
What is the meaning of simp?
"simp" (noun) means 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.
