noun Internet Slang

Simp

/sɪmp/ · noun · slang

Someone who does too much for a person they're attracted to, often without it being returned — over-the-top in their devotion.

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Definitions

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Used as a light insult for being thirsty or doing too much for a crush.

“Stop simping in her comments.”
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A person, usually framed as a man, who is excessively attentive, generous, or submissive toward someone they're attracted to, often without reciprocation. Calling someone a simp mocks over-the-top devotion.

“He bought her everything on her wishlist, total simp behavior.”
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Sometimes reclaimed playfully by people who own their devotion.

“Yeah I'm a simp for my partner, and proud of it.”
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Simp In A Sentence

He drove three hours just to bring her coffee, simp.
The chat called him a simp for tipping the streamer so much.
Simping over someone who won't text back is rough.

Origin & Usage

"Simp" has older AAVE roots (a shortening of "simpleton" or "sucker"), but exploded on TikTok and Twitch around 2019–2020 as a label for men overly devoted to women, often used jokingly.

Variants SimpingSimp nation
Tags #gen-z#internet#dating#meme

People Also Ask

What does simp mean?

A simp is someone who does too much for a person they're attracted to, often without it being returned.

Where did simp come from?

It has older AAVE roots (from "simpleton") and exploded on TikTok and Twitch around 2019–2020.

Is simp an insult?

It's usually a light jab for over-the-top devotion, though some reclaim it playfully.

How do you use simp in a sentence?

For example: "stop simping" — meaning stop being overly devoted.

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