pimping US
ˈpɪmpɪŋ
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Definition of pimping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
prostitutionRareUSthe act of managing prostitutes for profitRareUS
  • He was arrested for pimping in the city.
2.
car modificationRareSlangUSthe act of customizing a car for style or soundRareSlangUS
  • Pimping has become popular among car enthusiasts.

Adjective

1.
crimeRareUSengaged in activities of a pimpRareUS
  • He was caught in pimping activities by the police.
pandering procuring
2.
style qualityRareSlangUSstylish or excellent in appearance or qualityRareSlangUS
  • That car is absolutely pimping with its new paint job.
stylish trendy
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Origin of pimping

Dutch, pimp (to dress up)

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pimping
act as a pimp for someone

Examples of pimping in a sentence

  • The shelter works with victims trying to escape pimping and rebuild their lives.
  • He spent the weekend on pimping his sedan with a louder sound system.
  • Local laws restrict the pimping of cars with excessively bright underglow.
  • They were arrested for pimping activities downtown.
  • Pimping activities have increased in the area recently.
  • His outfit was totally pimping at the party.

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  1. French:proxénétisme, impliqué dans le proxénétisme, ...
  2. German:Zuhälterei, in Zuhälteraktivitäten verwickelt, ...
  3. Italian:sfruttamento della prostituzione, da protettore, ...
  4. Spanish:proxenetismo, involucrado en proxenetismo, ...
  5. Portuguese:proxenetismo, atividades de proxeneta, ...
  6. Chinese:拉皮条, 拉皮条的, ...
  7. Japanese:売春の斡旋, ポン引き, ...
  8. Arabic:قِوادة, قَوَّاد, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַרְסְרוּת, מְעוֹרָב בְּעִסְקֵי זְנוּת, ...
  10. Russian:сутенёрство, сутенерский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сутенерство, сутенерський, ...
  12. Hindi:दलाली, दलाली में लिप्त, ...
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Definition of pimp - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

prostitutionman who manages prostitutes and takes their earnings
  • The pimp was arrested for exploiting the workers.
pander procurer

Verb

1.
customizationtr.USexcessively customize something especially a vehicletr.US
  • He loves to pimp his car with new gadgets.
customize enhance modify
2.
promotiontr.USpromote or tout somethingtr.US
  • She tried to pimp her new book at the event.
advertise promote
3.
prostitutionintr.act as a procurer of prostitutesintr.
  • He used to pimp on the streets.
procure solicit
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Expressions with pimp

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exploit someone for financial gain
The criminal was arrested for trying to pimp out vulnerable individuals.
enhance a car with flashy accessories
She loves to pimp up her car with new rims.
promote something with enthusiasm
She was pimping for the new restaurant all week.

Origin of pimp

Dutch, pimp (to dress smartly)

Examples of pimp in a sentence

  • She testified against the pimp in court.
  • She decided to pimp her bike with colorful stickers.
  • They pimped their ride with flashy rims.
  • He tried to pimp his band's latest album online.
  • They hired a marketer to pimp their new app.
  • He was arrested for trying to pimp.

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  1. French:proxénète, customiser, ...
  2. German:Zuhälter, aufmotzen, ...
  3. Italian:protettore, personalizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:proxeneta, tunear, ...
  5. Portuguese:chulo, personalizar, ...
  6. Chinese:皮条客, 改装, ...
  7. Japanese:ポン引き, カスタマイズする, ...
  8. Arabic:قَوَّاد, عَدَّلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַרְסוּר, לְשַׁדְרֵג, ...
  10. Russian:сутенёр, тюнинговать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сутенер, тюнінгувати, ...
  12. Hindi:दलाल, अनुकूलित करना, ...

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