Definitions for pimping

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IPA: /ˈpɪm pɪŋ/

Pimping is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 63 anagrams from letters in pimping (giimnpp).

Definitions for pimping

noun

1. a person, especially a man, who solicits customers for a prostitute or a brothel, usually in return for a share of the earnings; pander; procurer.
2. a despicable person.
3. Australia and New Zealand. an informer; stool pigeon.

adjective

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

verb (used with object)

1. to act as a pimp for.
2. to exploit.

verb (used without object)

1. to act as a pimp.

Origin of pimping

First recorded in 1680-90; origin uncertain

Examples for pimping

They should not be pressed by "such a pimping vessel" as the Princess Augusta.

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

I was beginning to think the entire interview would merely serve the function of Gloria Allred pimping her book.

This time, he was touting ‘Veganville,’ and butted heads with Bobby Moynihan, who was pimping ‘Sausage Depot.’

And I should not be the first that has procured his greatness by pimping.

The man had been useful in many dubious actions; in bribery, solicitation, pimping, as a useful and facile witness.

Essentially, aggravated pimping is a worse version of pimping.

The pimping trial reconvenes on January 20, when all the glamorous escorts are expected to be in court.

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

Amongst these was the worthy Mr. Trent, for whom he had often done business of the pimping vocation.