Pimp: meaning, definitions and examples
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pimp
[ pɪmp ]
criminal slang
A pimp is someone who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking a percentage of their earnings in return.
Synonyms
fancy man, madam, pander, procurer
Examples of usage
- He was arrested for running a pimping operation.
- The police cracked down on the local pimps.
- The pimp forced the young women into prostitution.
- The pimp was known for his violent methods.
- She managed to escape from the clutches of her pimp.
slang
To pimp can also mean to make something more showy or impressive, often in a way that is cheap or vulgar.
Synonyms
decorate, embellish, gussy up, spruce up
Examples of usage
- She pimped out her car with neon lights.
- He pimped his outfit with flashy jewelry.
- The club was pimped with velvet curtains and gold decorations.
Translations
Translations of the word "pimp" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cafetão
🇮🇳 दलाल
🇩🇪 Zuhälter
🇮🇩 germo
🇺🇦 сутенер
🇵🇱 alfons
🇯🇵 ポン引き (ponbiki)
🇫🇷 proxénète
🇪🇸 proxeneta
🇹🇷 pezevenk
🇰🇷 포주 (poju)
🇸🇦 قواد (qawwād)
🇨🇿 pasák
🇸🇰 pasák
🇨🇳 皮条客 (pítiáokè)
🇸🇮 svodnik
🇮🇸 hórmangari
🇰🇿 сутенер
🇬🇪 მამასახლისი (mamasakhlisi)
🇦🇿 sutener
🇲🇽 proxeneta
Word origin
The word 'pimp' originated in the 17th century and was originally used to describe a man who acted as a procurer of prostitutes. Over time, the term has evolved to also refer to someone who makes something more showy or impressive. The etymology of 'pimp' is uncertain, but it is believed to have come from the French 'pimper', meaning to dress elegantly or to adorn.
See also: pimple.