pimp
noun
[ pɪmp ]
• a man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking a percentage of their earnings in return.
Similar:
procurer,
procuress,
go-between,
brothel-keeper,
madam,
souteneur,
ponce,
hoon,
pander,
panderess,
mack,
bawd,
fancy man,
• a telltale or informer.
pimp
verb
• act as a pimp.
• "he was a good-looking guy, and some said he pimped on the side"
• make (something) more showy or impressive.
• "he pimped up the car with spoilers and twin-spoke 18-inch alloys"
• inform on.
• "they'd pimp on you as soon as look at you"
Origin:
late 16th century: of unknown origin.
