pimp

Example Sentences

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“When I was cast in ‘Zola,’ I thought, ‘Me, playing a pimp? What? In this dark comedy? What do you see in me?’” says Domingo.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

The Plummer brothers - Tremaine, Tristan and Twaine - opted for a mix of cravats and dicky bows to pimp up their navy blue suits.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2022

“Do you think he ever told Rickey not to pimp those home runs, or tell Eck to not fist-pump?”

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2021

At 16, Aldrich was arrested with a 26-year-old female pimp and agreed to testify against the woman, believing that Sacramento County prosecutors would give her counseling and safe housing in exchange, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2020

They have some useful pimp, some favourite toad-eater, that is always at their elbow.

From Four Early Pamphlets by Godwin, William