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1. www.etymonline.com › word › pimppimp | Etymology of pimp by etymonline

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   Dec 10, 2020 · pimp (n.) pimp. (n.) "one who provides others with the means and opportunity of gratifying their sexual lusts," c. 1600, of unknown origin, perhaps from French pimpant "alluring in dress, seductive," present participle of pimper "to dress elegantly" (16c.), from Old French pimpelorer, pipelorer "decorate, color, beautify."

   • Pimpernel

     pimpernel. (n.). plant or herb of the primrose family, c....

   • Français (French)

     Signification de pimp: souteneur; "celui qui fournit aux...

   • Italiano (Italian)

     pimp (n.) "colui che fornisce agli altri i mezzi e...

   • Pimply

     "covered with pimples," 1748, from pimple (n.) + -y (2)....

2. www.spanishdict.com › translate › pimpPimp in Spanish | English to Spanish Translation ...

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   See 7 authoritative translations of Pimp in Spanish with conjugations, phrases and audio pronunciations.

3. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 141082What is the etymology of 'pimp' in English?

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   Dec 9, 2013 · The expression meaning "worthy, jolly, admirable" (especially in 1864 U.S. slang bully for you!) is first attested 1680s, and preserves an earlier, positive sense of the word. So, in the subheading. SYCOPHANTS, MINIONS, DEPENDANTS, PIMPS AND BULLIES

4. en.bab.la › dictionary › english-spanishPIMP - Translation in Spanish - bab.la

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   Dictionary. English-Spanish. P. pimp. What is the translation of "pimp" in Spanish? en pimp = es. volume_up. proxeneta. Translations Definition Synonyms Conjugation Pronunciation Translator Phrasebook open_in_new. EN. "pimp" in Spanish. volume_up. pimp {vb} ES. volume_up. padrotear. alcahuetear. volume_up. pimp {noun} ES. volume_up. proxeneta.

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   Where did the word pimp come from?

   • The word pimp is of unknown origin. It first appeared in English around 1600 and was used then as now to mean “a person who arranges opportunities for sexual intercourse with a prostitute.” The figurative meaning, “a person who panders to an undesirable or immoral impulse,” was found by the middle of the 17 th century.

   A brief history of the verb to pimp. - Slate Magazine

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   What does pimp mean?

   • pimp (n.) "one who provides others with the means and opportunity of gratifying their sexual lusts," c. 1600, of unknown origin, perhaps from French pimpant "alluring in dress, seductive," present participle of pimper "to dress elegantly" (16c.), from Old French pimpelorer, pipelorer "decorate, color, beautify."

   pimp | Etymology of pimp by etymonline

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   Why is the word pimp interesting in the English language?

   • The word pimp is interesting in the English language because many people can’t agree on the origin and etymology of the word. To some linguists and scholars, the term has an unknown origin simply because there aren’t many words to which it can clearly be tied.

   What Does Pimp Mean? – The Word Counter

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   Is pimp out a figurative word?

   • Though there are examples of pimp out from the 18 th century, the expression was very rare before the 1980s, and its meaning has almost always been literal. There is no real figurative use for pimp out, which may help explain why Shuster’s phrasing sounds so objectionable.

   A brief history of the verb to pimp. - Slate Magazine

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6. www.oed.com › dictionary › pimp_vpimp, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the verb pimp mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb pimp, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the verb pimp?

7. slate.com › human-interest › 2008A brief history of the verb to pimp. - Slate Magazine

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   Feb 11, 2008 · The figurative meaning, “a person who panders to an undesirable or immoral impulse,” was found by the middle of the 17 th century. The verb to pimp dates from the early 17 th century. But the ...

8. www.spanishdict.com › guide › the-100-most-commonThe 100 Most Common Spanish Verbs | SpanishDictionary.com

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   Want to learn more about Spanish verbs? Check out these articles! • Spanish Verb Types • Stem-changing Verbs • Spanish Subjunctive • Informal Future in Spanish • Infinitives in Spanish • Subjunctive vs. Indicative • Spanish Preterite Tense Forms • Spanish Imperfect Tense Forms • Ser vs. Estar • Preterite vs. Imperfect in Spanish