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simp¹

  • /ˈsɪmp/
  • [ˈsɪmp]

Rhymes with -ɪmp

Where it comes from

1903. Clipping of simpleton.

noun simps

  1. derogatory, slang A simple person lacking common sense; a fool or simpleton. Pimps and simps would fall in from here and there and everywhere, grabbing thousand-dollar advances from the madames and leaving their lady friends in pawn.
  2. broadly, slang Someone who is not worthy of respect. The JEWS own this country, the IRISH run it, the BRITISH envy it, the GERMANS cuss it, the NEGROES enjoy it, the FRENCH style and perfume it, the CHINESE wash it, BOOTLEGGERS irrigate it, the GREEKS feed and shine it, the JAPS fear it, MEXICANS hate it, RUSSIANS pity it, the ITALIANS fruit it, ALL N

simp²

  • /ˈsɪmp/
  • [ˈsɪmp]

Rhymes with -ɪmp

Where it comes from

Originated in West Coast hip hop culture in the 1980s. Further etymology unknown. Possibly from:

# a special use of simpleton (above);

# a clipping of simper;

# a respelled clipping of sympathetic; or

# a blend of sissy + pimp or possibly sissy + wimp.

Originally restricted to African-American Vernacular English, until it received a boost in usage in the late 2010s through Internet culture, having been popularized through Twitch and TikTok.

noun simps

  1. derogatory A man who foolishly overvalues and defers to a woman, putting her on a pedestal. Baby got it goin' on / A lot of simps won't like this song / 'Cause them punks like to hit it and quit it / And I'd rather stay and play
  2. broadly, slang Someone who foolishly overvalues someone else and defers to them, putting them on a pedestal. “Trump simp”.
  3. slang An advocate for an ideology or cause.

Similar: doormat, white knight

verb simps · simping · simped

  1. intransitive, slang, of a man To be especially deferential to and emotionally vulnerable with a woman, often with the intent of receiving sexual gratification. 1992, Fatlip (The Pharcyde), Passin’ Me By lyrics Now let me tell you 'bout the feelings I feel for you / When I try or make some sort of attempt, I simp / Damn, I wish I wasn't such a wimp
  2. broadly, intransitive, slang To obsequiously praise or admire.
  3. broadly, intransitive, slang To reminisce melancholically; to recall once fond memories now tinged with sadness, especially regarding a former lover. 2018, mimi (@splendamami), Tweet. the dick can't be that good honey stop simping over that boy

simp³

  • /ˈsɪmp/
  • [ˈsɪmp]

Rhymes with -ɪmp

Where it comes from

Clipping of simplified.

adjective more simp · most simp

  1. abbreviation Abbreviation of simplified

SIMP⁴

noun SIMPs

  1. abbreviation, initialism Initialism of strongly interacting massive particle

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noun

Similar: doormat, white knight

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Españolpisado, carrito, arrastrado, calzonazos, bragazas, calzorras
中文舔狗 tiǎngǒu
हिन्दीचूतपगलू cūtpaglū
Portuguêsgado, escravoceta
Русскийсимп simp

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@misc{simp_2026,
  title = {simp},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/simp},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}