noun

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

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."

dated slang A foolish or gullible person; a simpleton.

"Only a simp would fall for a scam that obvious."

verb

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 notes

In 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.

Memory tip

As a verb it is nearly always followed by 'for' or 'over'.

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Easily confused with

pimp → shrimp → simpleton →

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.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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Rhymes for simp

imp pimp gimp limp wimp crimp blimp skimp shrimp

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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.

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.

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