Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pimping

verb (informal)
/ˈpɪmpɪŋ/
Definition
The act of engaging in or promoting prostitution, typically by managing and profiting from the work of sex workers.
Examples
  • He was caught pimping for several women in the city.
  • Pimping is illegal in many places due to its association with exploitation.
Meaning
Pimping refers to the process where someone exerts control over a sex worker with the intention of taking a portion of their earnings, often exploiting their situation.
Synonyms
  • Exploiting
  • Managing
  • Profiting