What does Simp mean?

noun / verb · pronounced “simp” #28 trending · score 77

Someone who shows excessive, one-sided romantic devotion.

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Meaning

Someone who shows excessive, often one-sided attention or admiration toward a person they're attracted to, sometimes at the expense of their own self-respect.

Simple Explanation

It describes someone who's overly attentive or devoted to a crush, often without getting much back.

Origin

Rooted in older hip-hop slang from the 1980s–90s, revived and popularized on Twitch and TikTok around 2019–2020.

Examples

  • “He bought her everything and she didn't even text back — total simp.”
  • “Don't simp for someone who doesn't reciprocate.”
  • “That's such a simp move.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Simp" mean?

Someone who shows excessive, often one-sided attention or admiration toward a person they're attracted to, sometimes at the expense of their own self-respect.

Where does "Simp" come from?

Rooted in older hip-hop slang from the 1980s–90s, revived and popularized on Twitch and TikTok around 2019–2020.

How do you use "Simp" in a sentence?

He bought her everything and she didn't even text back — total simp.