nimp

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Meaning · English

A nymph.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Then you fish with a nimp, when it should be an Alexandra, or strike too soon or too hard, or play the fish too heavily, […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “nimp” mean?

A nymph.

Is “nimp” formal or informal?

nimp is generally slang.