pimping

American

[pim-ping] / ˈpɪm pɪŋ /

adjective

petty; insignificant; trivial.
British Dialect. puny; weak; sickly.

Etymology

Origin of pimping

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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For instance, Tate denies that he was pimping anyone and Carlson signs off on this view by scoffing, "How do you force someone to make TikTok videos?"

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2023

"I don't mind people pimping strikeouts and pimping stuff on the field. I've never been a player like that, but I don't mind it; I love it," Smith said, via ESPN.

From Fox News • May 1, 2021

Speaking to The Sun, Alison denied the claims in the book and said she was shocked and appalled that Mariah would accuse her of pimping her out.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2020

In this case, we’re looking at a variation on a well-traveled bogus-check scam, rejiggered to attract people open to pimping their rides for advertising purposes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2019

I detected no hint of lasciviousness in Bill’s voice or manner, certainly no element of pimping; no, he was simply trying to protect me.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin

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