Simp
Meaning: Someone who does too much for someone they like.
A 'simp' shows excessive attention or devotion to someone (usually romantically), often without reciprocation. 'Simping' is the behavior. Can be playful or critical.
Examples
- Stop simping for her. 别再舔她了Deja de ir detrás de ella彼女に尽くしすぎるのやめろよ그녀한테 그렇게 매달리지 마.
- He's such a simp. 他太舔了Es un auténtico simpあいつ完全にシンプだよ걔 완전 심프야—다 사줘.
- I'm simping hard right now. 我现在舔得不行Estoy simpeando a tope ahora mismo今めちゃくちゃシンプってる나는 심프가 아니야, 그냥 친절한 거야.
Pronunciation
/sɪmp/
Usage Guide
Context: romantic, criticism, devotion
Tone: teasing, critical
✓ Do Say
- Simp舔狗simpシンプ호구짓 하는 중
- Simping舔simpearシンピング호구짓 그만해
- Stop simping别再舔了deja de simpearシンプするのやめろ완전 호구
✗ Don't Say
- Can be misogynistic in application使用不当可能带有厌女色彩Puede tener connotaciones misóginas según el contexto使い方によっては女性蔑視的になりうる이 단어는 논란이 있다—여성에 대한 모든 친절을 깎아내리는 데 쓰일 수 있다
Common Mistakes
- Sometimes used for any romantic interest—overused
Origin & History
From 'simpleton' or 'simple,' evolved through internet culture. 'Simp' became viral on TikTok for people who prioritize their crush excessively.
Etymology: Possibly from simpleton; evolved online
First recorded: Internet slang, viral 2020
Cultural Context
Era: Viral 2020
Generation: Gen Z
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: TikTok; Internet memes
Regional notes: Internet origin, global.
Variations
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