First Known Use: 1701
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1pimp
noun \ˈpimp\
: a man who makes money illegally by getting customers for prostitutes
Full Definition of PIMP
: a criminal who is associated with, usually exerts control over, and lives off the earnings of one or more prostitutes
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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
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2pimp
verb
: to get customers for prostitutes : to work as a pimp
Full Definition of PIMP
transitive verb
: to make use of often dishonorably for one's own gain or benefit
intransitive verb
: to work as a pimp
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First Known Use of PIMP
1745
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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