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The famous pimped-up matatus, or minibus taxis, of Kenya's capital, often move through the traffic to the sound of Nigerian Afrobeats music, Tanzania's Bongo Flava or South Africa's Amapiano.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2022

Hundreds of huge pimped-up vehicles roam the site, lights flashing, picking up strangers and taking them on a journey, often offering free drinks and a sound system.

From The Guardian • Jul. 29, 2014

It's all those pimped-up dirty-food clichés you've been reading about in one messy, shoot-me-now package.

From The Guardian • Jan. 13, 2013

I'd imagine this sounds wicked pumping out of the soundsystem of a pimped-up Vauxhall Nova while waiting at a red light in Basingstoke city centre.

From The Guardian • Jul. 29, 2011

Local vicar Lukas Haas summons professional pest controller/priest Gary Oldman, who arrives in full-length maroon velveteen with blingy crucifix accessories, armoured bodyguards and pimped-up cart in tow.

From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2011