Meaning & Definition of word "Pimp"
Pimp
/pɪmp/
noun:
- 1. A person who controls, manages, or profits from the activities of prostitutes.
- Example: The police arrested a pimp involved in the human trafficking ring.
- 2. A flashy or ostentatious man.
- Example: He struts around like a real pimp, always dressed to the nines.
verb:
- 1. To act as a pimp; to manage or profit from the activities of prostitutes.
- Example: He was charged with pimping and conspiracy to promote prostitution.
- 2. To stylishly enhance or customize, often used in a playful or informal context.
- Example: He decided to pimp his ride by adding new rims and a sound system.
Etymology
●Middle English, possibly from a lost source; related to the French 'pimpant', meaning lively, fashionable.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pimp my ride:
to customize a vehicle to make it more flashy or appealing.
pimp out:
to enhance or decorate something in a flashy manner.
pimping it:
to show off something in a highly stylized way.
Related Words
prostitute:
A person who engages in sexual activity for payment.
escort:
A person who provides companionship or social interaction for a fee.
trafficking:
The illegal trade of people for forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation.
Slang Meanings of pimp
Meaning: To improve or decorate something
● Example Sentence: I need to pimp my apartment before the party.
Meaning: To flaunt or show off
● Example Sentence: He was pimping his new watch at the club.