pimp
UK: pɪmp | US: pɪmp
n. a person who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking a portion of their earnings.
vt. to act as a pimp; to procure clients for prostitutes.
vi. (slang) to show off or flaunt something ostentatiously.
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The word "pimp" first appeared in English in the early 17th century, likely derived from the French pimper ("to dress elegantly") or the Old French pimpant ("alluring, seductive"). Over time, its meaning shifted from describing flashy attire to denoting someone who profits from the exploitation of others, particularly in prostitution. The modern slang sense of "showing off" retains a hint of the original connotation of ostentation.
The police arrested a notorious pimp operating in the downtown area.
He was accused of pimping out vulnerable women for financial gain.
(Slang) Stop pimping your new car—we get it, you’re rich.
The documentary exposed the dark world of pimps and human trafficking.
In some cultures, pimping is glamorized in media, despite its criminal nature.