Definition

Excessively doting on or showing excessive interest in someone, typically someone you're attracted to or a public figure, often at the expense of your own dignity or financial wellbeing. Derived from the term 'simp,' it implies foolish or desperate behavior.

Example Usage

He's been simping for that influencer for years, spending hundreds on her content.

Origin

Modern slang, likely derived from the phrase 'simpleton' or possibly from the 1990s TV character 'Pimp Named Slickback'; became widespread on internet forums and TikTok around 2019-2020.

Fun Fact

The term exploded in popularity during 2020 as a Gen-Z insult, though older meanings trace back further in hip-hop slang.

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