noun
pimp
pihmp
noun
1
A person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
"The film portrayed the dangerous world of pimps and street prostitution."
verb
1
Informally, to heavily customise or dress something up, especially a vehicle.
"He spent thousands pimping out his old Honda with new rims and a sound system."
How to Use Pimp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who profits from managing prostitutes, or slang for dressing something up flashily.
When to use it
The "pimp my ride" style usage is casual slang; the core noun sense is a serious and often criminal role.
Common pairings
pimp out
pimp culture
Word Forms
pimped past tense, pimps plural, pimps singular
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly related to a French word meaning "smart" or "sparkish," or a German word for a young lad.