Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
simp
noun
/sɪmp/
Definition
A person who shows excessive sympathy and attention towards someone, typically in a way that is perceived as insincere or over the top.
Examples
- He’s such a simp; he buys her gifts for no reason.
- Don’t be a simp just to get her attention.
- Many people warned him that he was acting like a simp.
Meaning
The term often refers to a person, usually a male, who is overly attentive and compliant to someone they are romantically interested in, to the point of neglecting their own needs or dignity.
Synonyms
- Doormat
- submissive
- pushover
