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simp

/ˈsɪmp/

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What does simp mean?

noun

  1. (slang) Someone who is not worthy of respect.
  2. (slang) Someone who foolishly overvalues someone else and defers to them, putting them on a pedestal.
  3. (slang) An advocate for an ideology or cause.
More meanings (7)

verb

  1. (slang) To be especially deferential to and emotionally vulnerable with a woman, often with the intent of receiving sexual gratification.
  2. (slang) To obsequiously praise or admire.
  3. (slang) To reminisce melancholically; to recall once fond memories now tinged with sadness, especially regarding a former lover.

adjective

  1. Abbreviation of simplified.

noun

  1. Initialism of strongly interacting massive particle.
  2. (derogatory, slang) A simple person lacking common sense; a fool or simpleton.
  3. (derogatory) A man who foolishly overvalues and defers to a woman, putting her on a pedestal.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈsɪmp/

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MIFFLIN--You poor simp, there was your chance to introduce her to Mowgli and the bandar-log.
Christopher MorleyThe Haunted BookshopProject Gutenberg ebook #172