How to Pronounce Pimps

To pronounce "pimps", say PIMPS — one syllable, IPA /pɪmps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/pɪmps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pimps”

"pimps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with glimpse and limps, if that helps it stick.

What does pimps mean?

noun

  1. Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.
  2. A man who can easily attract women.

verb

  1. To act as a procurer of prostitutes; to pander.
  2. To prostitute someone.

    “The smooth-talking, tall man with heavy gold bracelets claimed he could pimp anyone.”

Synonyms

pitchpromotespruiktouthustlewhore out

Words that rhyme with pimps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glimpselimpsblimpscrimpschimpswimps

Related words

pandarpanderprocurerponcepandererexploitersmacsprocurers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pimps"?▾

"Pimps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pimps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pimps" is /pɪmps/.

What does "pimps" mean?▾

Pimps: Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.

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