pimp
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'm not a whore. You're a pimp and a stupid American, and if you want to pick up a silly bitch on the street you'd better go back to the other side where you belong!
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A man who can easily attract women.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pimp” mean?
Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.
Is “pimp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.