pimp
[ pimp ]
/ pɪmp /
noun
a person, especially a man, who solicits customers for a prostitute or a brothel, usually in return for a share of the earnings; pander; procurer.
a despicable person.
Australia and New Zealand. an informer; stool pigeon.
verb (used without object)
to act as a pimp.
verb (used with object)
to act as a pimp for.
to exploit.
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Origin of pimp
First recorded in 1630–40; origin uncertain
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pimp
1/ (pɪmp) /
noun
a man who solicits for a prostitute or brothel and lives off the earnings
a man who procures sexual gratification for another; procurer; pander
verb
(intr) to act as a pimp
(tr) slang to adapt or embellish in an ostentatious manner
Word Origin for pimp
C17: of unknown origin
noun
a spy or informer
verb
(intr often foll by on) to inform (on)
Word Origin for pimp
of unknown origin
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