simp

[simp]

noun Informal.

a fool; simpleton.

Origin of simp

First recorded in 1905–10; shortening of simpleton

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Examples from the Web for simp

Historical Examples

The jug was under the seat of his wagon and its contents had already been sampled by him and by Simp.
The Portygee
Joseph Crosby Lincoln
Did you know Ves and Simp had been drinkin' when you hired 'em?
The Portygee
Joseph Crosby Lincoln
Come, tell Simp there's a reporter rubberin' around and you're scared to death.
American Sketches
Charles Whibley
"Dey'll tink Byrne an' his pardner croaked 'em, you simp," replied Crumb.
The Mucker
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Loud cries of "Gammon" from Freckle, and disapprobation from Simp.
Bohemian Days
Geo. Alfred Townsend

British Dictionary definitions for simp

simp

noun

US slang short for simpleton

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Word Origin and History for simp

n.

1903, circus slang shortening of simpleton.

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Examples from the Web for simp

Historical Examples

The jug was under the seat of his wagon and its contents had already been sampled by him and by Simp.

Did you know Ves and Simp had been drinkin' when you hired 'em?

Come, tell Simp there's a reporter rubberin' around and you're scared to death.

"Dey'll tink Byrne an' his pardner croaked 'em, you simp," replied Crumb.

Loud cries of "Gammon" from Freckle, and disapprobation from Simp.

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Word Origin and History for simp

n.

Origin of simp