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to pimpin'

to pimpin'

9.9
Making a car or other object look bright and showy with extra parts
  • verb
  • /ˈpɪmpɪn/
  • Slang
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  • He decided to pimpin' his car with new rims and a vibrant paint job.

Examples

  • More simple garments pimped up with just a bit of fringe fun.

  • Drivers pimping those fuckers out like their ice cube roaring down the street, racing up to a red light.

  • After spending the weekend working on it, she pimpin' her bike with lights and a custom seat.

  • They love to pimpin' their outfits with colorful accessories for the party.

Synonyms

to dress something up
vsto pimpin'
56 3.4

Make something look nicer or more attractive for a special event

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to pimp
vsto pimpin'
  • Slang
15 9.0

To change something, often a car, to make it look showy

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to dress up
vsto pimpin'
12 2.9

Make something look better than it really is

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to gussy
vsto pimpin'
  • Informal
8 8.7

Make something or someone look fancier by adding decorations

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to bling
vsto pimpin'
  • Slang
5 8.9

To add shiny decorations to something to make it look expensive

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to gussy up
vsto pimpin'
  • Informal
5 8.6

To dress or decorate in a fancy way to look nicer

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to tart
vsto pimpin'
  • UK
4 6.9

To make something look showy to attract attention

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to bedeck
vsto pimpin'
4 7.8

To put fancy decorations like flowers or lights on something to make it look special

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to bedazzle
vsto pimpin'
3 5.1

Add bright, shiny pieces to clothes or things to attract attention

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to trick out
vsto pimpin'
  • Informal
1 7.4

To make something like a car or outfit look very fancy by adding bright decorations

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to paint up
vsto pimpin'
1 2.5

Put paint on something to make it look better

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to tart up
vsto pimpin'
  • UK
1 8.9

To make something or someone look bright and showy to attract attention

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to prank
vsto pimpin'
  • Archaic
1 8.1

To dress something in showy clothes or decorations

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to trick up
vsto pimpin'
  • Informal
7.2

To make someone or something look fancier to impress people

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to fancy up
vsto pimpin'
  • Informal
6.5

Make something look more stylish and attractive

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to fancify
vsto pimpin'
  • Informal
7.7

Make something look more attractive by adding decorations

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to gussie
vsto pimpin'
  • Informal
9.9

To make a person or thing look fancy, often in a showy way

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy
to put on frills
vsto pimpin'
7.2

To add small not needed decorations to clothes or events to make them seem fancier

is specifically about vehicle or gadget modifications to be flashy

Antonyms

99 2.5

Make something easier to understand or use

33 3.4

Cause something to become less sharp, strong or bright

How Flashy

to pimpin'
  • Slang
9.9
to trick out
  • Informal
1 7.4
to decorate
226 1.9
to customize
  • US
65 3.7
to modify
268 3.2

Surface Forms

pimpin' infinitive
pimped past
pimped past participle
pimping present participle
pimps third person singular

Morphology

pimpin' = pimp (semi-transparent) = pimp + ing

The 'decorate/modify' sense is a metaphorical extension of the original sense 'to pimp'; learners who know only the primary meaning may not predict this usage without exposure.

Etymology

Pimpin' meaning 'to decorate' comes from the flashy clothes and style people associated with pimp, and from hip-hop culture that used that image, for example the TV show 'Pimp My Ride'. So pimpin' now means making something very showy or decorated to attract attention.