Definition of SIMP

simp

Plural: simps

Noun

  • A foolish or silly person, often overly submissive to another.
  • A simple person lacking common sense; a fool or simpleton.
  • Someone who is not worthy of respect.
  • A man who foolishly overvalues and defers to a woman, putting her on a pedestal.
  • Someone who foolishly overvalues someone else and defers to them, putting them on a pedestal.
  • An advocate for an ideology or cause.

Verb

  • To be especially deferential to and emotionally vulnerable with a woman, often with the intent of receiving sexual gratification.
  • To obsequiously praise or admire.
  • To reminisce melancholically; to recall once fond memories now tinged with sadness, especially regarding a former lover.

Adj

  • Abbreviation of simplified.

Examples

  • Playing SIMP for only 6 points felt like a foolish move when a longer word was available.

Origin / Etymology

1903. Clipping of simpleton.

Synonyms

doormat, white knight

Scrabble Score: 8

simp: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
simp: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
simp: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

simp: valid Words With Friends Word