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[ simp ]
/ sɪmp /
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noun Informal.
a fool; simpleton.
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Origin of simp

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First recorded in 1900–05; shortening of simpleton

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Other definitions for simp (2 of 2)

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[ simp ]
/ sɪmp /
noun Slang: Disparaging.
a person, especially a man, who is excessively attentive or submissive to an object of sexual attraction: You're still hanging around her? You're such a simp.
a weak or submissive person; wimp.
verb (used without object) Slang: Disparaging.
to be excessively attentive or submissive, especially to an object of sexual attraction: I can't stand to see you simp for someone who gives you the bare minimum.

Origin of simp

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First recorded in 1980–85; from hip-hop culture; possibly of the same origin as simp1
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British Dictionary definitions for simp

simp
/ (sɪmp) /
noun
US slang short for simpleton
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