Gen Z · 1997–2012 · Dating simp
Simp
Someone seen as doing excessive favours or showing too much devotion to gain romantic attention.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“Trying too hard for a crush”
ALSO SEARCHED ASsimping
THE VIBEExpressive, contextual, playful
USE IT INConversation, captions, group chats
USE IT LIKE THIS
“He cancelled everything for one text—they called him a simp.”
CONTEXT CHECK
Often dismisses sincere care and can be insulting.
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through social media, music, memes and everyday youth speech.