Simp

Simp (noun, verb / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Simping, Simp for, Simp nation)

Definition:

Someone who does far too much to impress a crush, usually giving lots of attention and getting little back. As a verb, to simp is to behave that way.

Where It Comes From:

It has roots in Black American slang and hip-hop, and is linked to the word “simpleton”. It was boosted by Twitch and TikTok in the late 2010s and early 2020s, where donating to streamers and over-the-top compliments became known as simping.

How People Actually Use It:

Mostly as teasing between friends. Someone who texts their crush constantly, or buys them gifts for no reason, is simping. People also say they simp for a celebrity or even a food, which is a joke rather than an insult. Said seriously to a stranger, it can sound a little mean.

Examples in the Wild:

• “He bought her lunch three days in a row. Total simp.”

  Meaning: He is trying much too hard to impress her.

• “I am not simping, I just think she is nice.”

  Meaning: I like her, but I do not want to look desperate.

• “I will simp for a good cheese toastie any day.”

  Meaning: I adore it more than is reasonable.

Similar Slang:

Stan, Glazing, Fawning, Thirsty, Pick-me

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