simp

¹

[ simp ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a fool; simpleton.

simp

²

[ simp ]

noun

, Slang: Disparaging.

1. 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.

2. a weak or submissive person; wimp.

verb (used without object)

, Slang: Disparaging.

1. 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.

simp

/ sɪmp /

noun

1. slang.
   short for simpleton

Word History and Origins

Origin of simp¹

First recorded in 1900–05; shortening of simpleton

Origin of simp²

First recorded in 1980–85; from hip-hop culture; possibly of the same origin as simp ¹( def )

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

You were not—asked—as I understand—it—to sell, but simp—simply to put—as I understand it—the bottle here.

From Project Gutenberg

"You simply haven't got her Bertillon measurements, Simp.," he was forced to admit, after an hour of fruitless thinking.

From Project Gutenberg

His name is Simpson Wolley—Simp, he's called for short, though he is not as simple as his name sounds.

From Project Gutenberg

Simp Wolley hasn't much principle, and I know a lot of fellows who have done business with him to their sorrow.

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