Pronunciation: /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/

Definitions of pimping

noun the act of procuring customers for a prostitute or of arranging a sexual encounter for another person in exchange for payment

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a man pimping his car with flashy rims.

A2 The pimping of the nightclub attracted a younger crowd.

B1 She was arrested for pimping out young girls for profit.

B2 The pimping of illegal drugs is a serious crime.

C1 The pimping of luxury properties in the city is a lucrative business.

C2 He was involved in the pimping of stolen goods on the black market.

verb to act as a pimp, to arrange for sexual encounters for others in exchange for payment

Example Sentences

A1 She is pimping her car with new rims and a spoiler.

A2 He was caught pimping fake designer handbags.

B1 The company was accused of pimping their products by using false advertising.

B2 The celebrity was known for pimping out their image to promote various brands.

C1 The politician was caught pimping their influence for personal gain.

C2 The organized crime syndicate was involved in pimping out underage girls for profit.

Examples of pimping in a Sentence

formal The act of pimping is considered illegal in most countries.

informal He's been pimping out his car with all sorts of upgrades.

slang She's pimping in that new outfit.

figurative The company is pimping their latest product to attract more customers.

Grammatical Forms of pimping

past tense

pimped

plural

pimps

comparative

more pimping

superlative

most pimping

present tense

pimps

future tense

will pimp

perfect tense

have pimped

continuous tense

is pimping

singular

pimp

positive degree

pimping

infinitive

to pimp

gerund

pimping

participle

pimped

Origin and Evolution of pimping

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'pimping' originated from the Middle English word 'pimpen', which meant to act as a procurer or pimp.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pimping' has evolved to encompass not only the act of procuring clients for prostitution but also to describe someone who controls and exploits others for financial gain in various contexts.