simp
To be especially deferential to and emotionally vulnerable with a woman, often with…To be especially deferential to and emotionally vulnerable with a woman, often with the intent of receiving sexual gratification.
Meaning
3 senses(intransitive, slang)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
2018, T.y (@Ty_Brazil), Tweet. G why is simping becoming so popular ? It’s nothing wrong with treating your lady nice , but some of these niggas out straight simping
(broadly, intransitive, slang)To obsequiously praise or admire.
(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
2016, @jakedeee, Spotify playlist Simping If I think about my ex while I listen to this playlist, you should too.
Origin
Originated in West Coast hip hop culture in the 1980s. Further etymology unknown. PossiblyOriginated in West Coast hip hop culture in the 1980s. Further etymology unknown. Possibly from:
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Forms
simps, simping, simped, simpedWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.