Simp

Simp is an internet slang, usually as a pejorative. It means a person appearing to be trying to impress a person too much,^{[better source needed]} usually a person of the opposite sex.

Overview

Simps reportedly attempt to gain a sexual relationship with the person who they seek to impress. The person who the simp is attached to normally will not express the same feelings.

Etymology

The word simp started out as the abbreviation of simpleton. Since the 2020s, it has been popularly used as an insult.

Features

The simp may be seeking, or may be accused of seeking, intimacy or sexual intercourse with their romantic target. The actions of a simp are called simping. Simping is similar to the term stanning. Simping can be done by both men and women. Targets may include celebrities, politicians, e-girls and e-boys.^{[better source needed]}

References

1 2 3 4 Marcus, Ezra; Bromwich, Jonah Engel (July 7, 2020). "A Short History of 'Simp'". The New York Times. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
1 2 Rolli, Bryan (December 17, 2020). "Twitch won't let you call people 'simp' anymore". The Daily Dot. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
↑
- Orland, Kyle (December 17, 2020). "'Simp,' 'incel' part of newly banned insults on Twitch". Ars Technica. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- Sage, Jessie (September 11, 2020). "Peepshow: No Simp September Frustrates Online Sex Workers". Pittsburgh Current. Archived from the original on February 14, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- Palmer, Ewan (December 17, 2020). "Twitch Includes 'Incel' and 'Simp' As Banned Insults in Harassment Policy". Newsweek. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
1 2 3 4 Grayson, Nathan (May 8, 2020). "Twitch Is Cracking Down On Simp Emotes Over Harassment Fears". Kotaku. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
↑ Victor, Terry; Partridge, Eric; Dalzell, Tom (2006). The new Partridge dictionary of slang and unconventional English. New York: Routledge. ISBN 0-415-25937-1.
↑ "Calls Bachelors 'Simps.': 'Afraid to Take a Chance,' Says Woman Referring to Club". The New York Times. May 14, 1923. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
1 2 Soen, Hayley (May 13, 2020). "What exactly is a 'simp' and is my boyfriend one?". The Tab. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
↑ María, Anna (June 3, 2020). "Here's why people are calling each other 'simps' online". The Daily Dot. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
1 2 Ruiz, Michelle (January 4, 2021). "The Internet Thirst for Jon Ossoff Is Strong". Vogue. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
↑ Thalen, Mikael (October 14, 2020). "People are simping hard over those Hunter Biden photos". The Daily Dot. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
↑ Sage, Jessie (September 11, 2020). "Peepshow: No Simp September Frustrates Online Sex Workers". Pittsburgh Current. Archived from the original on February 14, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.

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[Marcus-1] 1 2 3 4 Marcus, Ezra; Bromwich, Jonah Engel (July 7, 2020). "A Short History of 'Simp'". The New York Times. Retrieved December 16, 2020.

[Rolli-2] 1 2 Rolli, Bryan (December 17, 2020). "Twitch won't let you call people 'simp' anymore". The Daily Dot. Retrieved December 19, 2020.

[3] 
Orland, Kyle (December 17, 2020). "'Simp,' 'incel' part of newly banned insults on Twitch". Ars Technica. Retrieved December 19, 2020.

Sage, Jessie (September 11, 2020). "Peepshow: No Simp September Frustrates Online Sex Workers". Pittsburgh Current. Archived from the original on February 14, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.

Palmer, Ewan (December 17, 2020). "Twitch Includes 'Incel' and 'Simp' As Banned Insults in Harassment Policy". Newsweek. Retrieved December 18, 2020.

[mwng] Orland, Kyle (December 17, 2020). "'Simp,' 'incel' part of newly banned insults on Twitch". Ars Technica. Retrieved December 19, 2020.

[mwpg] Sage, Jessie (September 11, 2020). "Peepshow: No Simp September Frustrates Online Sex Workers". Pittsburgh Current. Archived from the original on February 14, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.

[mwrg] Palmer, Ewan (December 17, 2020). "Twitch Includes 'Incel' and 'Simp' As Banned Insults in Harassment Policy". Newsweek. Retrieved December 18, 2020.

[kotaku-4] 1 2 3 4 Grayson, Nathan (May 8, 2020). "Twitch Is Cracking Down On Simp Emotes Over Harassment Fears". Kotaku. Retrieved December 16, 2020.

[partridge-5] Victor, Terry; Partridge, Eric; Dalzell, Tom (2006). The new Partridge dictionary of slang and unconventional English. New York: Routledge. ISBN 0-415-25937-1.

[NYT_Bachelors-6] "Calls Bachelors 'Simps.': 'Afraid to Take a Chance,' Says Woman Referring to Club". The New York Times. May 14, 1923. Retrieved December 23, 2020.

[thetab-7] 1 2 Soen, Hayley (May 13, 2020). "What exactly is a 'simp' and is my boyfriend one?". The Tab. Retrieved December 16, 2020.

[María-8] María, Anna (June 3, 2020). "Here's why people are calling each other 'simps' online". The Daily Dot. Retrieved December 19, 2020.

[Ruiz-9] 1 2 Ruiz, Michelle (January 4, 2021). "The Internet Thirst for Jon Ossoff Is Strong". Vogue. Retrieved January 6, 2021.

[Thalen-10] Thalen, Mikael (October 14, 2020). "People are simping hard over those Hunter Biden photos". The Daily Dot. Retrieved December 19, 2020.

[Sage-11] Sage, Jessie (September 11, 2020). "Peepshow: No Simp September Frustrates Online Sex Workers". Pittsburgh Current. Archived from the original on February 14, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.