Pimper
/ˈpɪm.pər/noun
A person who pimps or procures clients for sex workers.
Did you know?The word “pimp” is attested in English by the seventeenth century, but its ultimate origin is uncertain; proposed French connections remain debated rather than proven.
Etymological Timeline
17th Century
English
pimp
“A person who procures clients for a prostitute; the word’s deeper origin is uncertain.”
17th Century
English
pimper
“An agent noun formed from “pimp” with the suffix “-er,” meaning one who pimps.”
18th–19th Century
English
pimper
“A person acting as a procurer or manager in prostitution.”
Modern English
English
pimper
“A rare noun for someone who pimps.”