pimping

[ pim-ping ]

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pimping¹

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Charged with "aggravated pimping," Strauss-Kahn still faces trial in that case.

From The Daily Beast

A crony named Tyrone “HK” McMillan faces even heavier time after being convicted last month of pimping underage girls.

From The Daily Beast

Essentially, aggravated pimping is a worse version of pimping.

From The Daily Beast

The former IMF head is set to go on trial for aggravated pimping.

From The Daily Beast

These administrators and officials actually are giving pimping a bad name.

From The Daily Beast

And philosophy is wont, in fact, not infrequently to convert itself into a kind of art of spiritual pimping.

From Project Gutenberg

I suppose that, during all that time I was a deceived husband and that Leonora was pimping for Edward.

From Project Gutenberg

Convert the brave honest officers of your navy into pimping tide-waiters and colony officers of the customs.

From Project Gutenberg

You say he is a pimping little devil, that is enough; I will soon make him give up the field, I will warrant you.

From Project Gutenberg

What shameful pimping to the whiffling understandings of the timid!

From Project Gutenberg