pimp
1pimp
noun \ˈpimp\Definition of PIMP
: a man who solicits clients for a prostitute
Examples of PIMP
- <the sting operation nabbed 15 prostitutes and two pimps>
Origin of PIMP
probably akin to British dialect pimp small bundle of sticks, Middle English pymple papule, German Pimpf young boy, kid, literally, little fart, Pumpf, Pumps fart
First Known Use: 1600
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verbDefinition of PIMP
intransitive verb
: to work as a pimp
transitive verb
: to make use of often dishonorably for one's own gain or benefit
Examples of PIMP
- <a movie actress who pimped everybody she ever met as she clawed her way to the top>
First Known Use of PIMP
1636
Related to PIMP
- Synonyms
- abuse, capitalize (on), cash in (on), impose (on or upon), leverage, milk, exploit, play (on or upon), use, work
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