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   pimp

   /pɪmp/

   noun

   • 1. a man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking a percentage of their earnings in return.
   • 2. a telltale or informer. informal Australian

   verb

   • 1. act as a pimp: "he was a good-looking guy, and some said he pimped on the side"
   • ▪ provide (someone) as a prostitute: "Joe pimped her to his customers"
   • 2. make (something) more showy or impressive: informal "he pimped up the car with spoilers and twin-spoke 18-inch alloys"
   • 3. inform on: informal Australian "they'd pimp on you as soon as look at you"

   Word Origin late 16th century: of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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