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pimp

/pɪmp/

Translations

pimpnoun

pimps

/pɪmp/

proxénète

The police arrested the pimp for exploiting vulnerable individuals.

La police a arrêté le proxénète pour avoir exploité des personnes vulnérables.

promoteurSens figuré, pour une personne qui fait la promotion de quelqu’un ou de quelque chose.

He acted as a pimp for the new restaurant, ensuring it got plenty of media attention.

Il a joué le rôle de promoteur pour le nouveau restaurant, en veillant à ce qu’il reçoive beaucoup d’attention médiatique.

Additional translations

maquereauFamilier.

Synonyms

pimpverb

pimped

Past Simple

pimped

Past Participle

pimping

Gerund

/pɪmp/

proxénèterSoutenu et rare ; emploi lié à la prostitution.

He was arrested for pimping in the downtown area.

Il a été arrêté pour avoir proxénété dans le centre-ville.

customiserFamilier, pour rendre un objet plus voyant ou plus impressionnant.

He decided to pimp his ride with new rims and a custom paint job.

Il a décidé de customiser sa voiture avec de nouvelles jantes et une peinture personnalisée.

Synonyms

pimpadjective

more pimp

Comp.

most pimp

Super.

/pɪmp/

Informal/slang usage meaning excellent or impressive; often used attributively.

styléFamilier.

That custom motorcycle looks absolutely pimp.

Cette moto personnalisée est vraiment stylée.

Additional translations

classeFamilier.

Definitions

pimpnoun

A person, typically a man, who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking a percentage of their earnings in return.

The police arrested the pimp for exploiting vulnerable individuals.

A person who promotes or publicizes someone or something in an extravagant or ostentatious way.

He acted as a pimp for the new restaurant, ensuring it got plenty of media attention.

pimpverb

To act as a procurer of prostitutes; to manage or employ prostitutes for clients.

He was arrested for pimping in the downtown area.

To make something more showy or impressive, often by adding extra features or decorations.

He decided to pimp his ride with new rims and a custom paint job.

pimpadjective

slang. Excellent, fashionable, or impressive in appearance or style.

That custom motorcycle looks absolutely pimp.