PIMPS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word PIMPS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PIMPS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Pimp

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 16th century: of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pɪmp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking a percentage of their earnings in return.

Short Definition:

person who controls prostitutes

Definition:

a telltale or informer.

Short Definition:

telltale or informer

Word: Pimp

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pɪmp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

act as a pimp

Short Definition:

act as pimp

Examples:
  • he was a good-looking guy, and some said he pimped on the side
Definition:

make (something) more showy or impressive

Short Definition:

make something more showy or impressive

Examples:
  • he pimped up the car with spoilers and twin-spoke 18-inch alloys
Definition:

inform on

Short Definition:

inform on

Examples:
  • they'd pimp on you as soon as look at you

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