Pimping

[Stuntylover]

I must be getting old and losing track of developments in our woderful language, but I have noticed recentlya rash of \"pimpin\'\", \"pimpage\" and other variations on \"pimp\". When I follow through these topics I find miniature painters simply wanting to show their efforts and seeking criticism (hopefully favourable) thereof.

I cannot for the life of me understand the derivation of the new words since a pimp is a man living off the earnings of prostitutes or brothels, a pander or a ponce, and pimping is a C17th term meaning small, mean or sickly. I doubt any of you would own up to these descriptions of self.

I know if I ask for enlightenment as to the connection I will get a LOT of answers but why not someone try.

 

[Dedwrekka]

New generation version of the following older buzzwords that became dictionary-worthy: cool, awesome, great, extrordinary, sweet.

 

[supervike]

I\'m thinking the vernacular use of it is to just try to push your goods on passersby.

Just like a pimp.

Except for the cash part. And the STDs....and the possible jailtime....but I do wear the cool hats and have a set of mighty fine 6 inch elevator white leather buckled shoes....I\'m a mack daddy..fo sho.

 

[TAB Studio]

OHHHHHH Jimmy ..... hubba hubba

 

[supervike]

dats right....now watch me strut...


*cue Saturday Night Fever music*

lollol

 

[Sand Rat]

Urk -

Just so long as the shoes dont have fish in em Jim.

 

[Dark Seraphim]

Pimp!

There is a very easy and short answer to your question:

Etymology and other uses of the term
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the origins of the word \"pimp\" are unknown, but it is thought to be related to the 16th century French verb pimper, which means \"alluring or seducing in outward appearance or dress\".

In newer termonology the verb \"to pimp\" has acquired a meaning not related to prostitution: to promote, to advertise or to push, as in \"ESPN has really been pimping T.O. a lot lately.\" It may also mean \"to make attractive/fancy\" as popularized on the American TV series Pimp My Ride. Cars that have been poorly maintained are made \"pimp\" through repair and refurbishment, often with thousands of dollars worth of extravagant equipment.

The term pimp is also used in the medical profession to describe the process of enticing respect for the medical intern\'s superiors and to rid the intern of unwarranted self esteem.

So as you can see, the term Pimping, isn\'t only a bad word. Hope that answers your question

 

[EArkham]

Originally posted by Stuntylover...pimping is a C17th term meaning small, mean or sickly.

All of my minis are small, mean, or sickly. Usually small. Sometimes mean. Sometimes sickly.

Appropos, I think. ^_^

Kep

 

[Dark Seraphim]

Originally posted by Stuntylover
and pimping is a C17th term meaning small, mean or sickly.quote]

Where did you get that from ? Nowhere I\'ve looked does it say this... well, look at my above post...

 

[Stuntylover]

Originally posted by Dark Seraphim

Originally posted by Stuntylover
and pimping is a C17th term meaning small, mean or sickly.quote]

Where did you get that from ? Nowhere I\'ve looked does it say this... well, look at my above post...

The Oxford English Reference Dictionary [OUP 1995]. This book extends the information shown in the Concise Oxford Dictionary.

 

[Dark Seraphim]

Originally posted by Stuntylover

Originally posted by Dark Seraphim

Originally posted by Stuntylover
and pimping is a C17th term meaning small, mean or sickly.quote]

Where did you get that from ? Nowhere I\'ve looked does it say this... well, look at my above post...

The Oxford English Reference Dictionary [OUP 1995]. This book extends the information shown in the Concise Oxford Dictionary.

Well, that didn\'t answer much, as Wikipedia refers to the Oxford English Dictionary as their source, and nowhere does it say sickly is the meaning of pimp... or pimping..

For a full explanation of the word see: Link

 

[DrEvilmonki]

Originally posted by supervike
dats right....now watch me strut...


*cue Saturday Night Fever music*

lollol

First time I saw that I thought he said \"I want ta fuck! Almost fell out of my chair!lol

 

[mickc22]

Originally posted by supervike
I\'m thinking the vernacular use of it is to just try to push your goods on passersby.

Just like a pimp.

Except for the cash part. And the STDs....and the possible jailtime....but I do wear the cool hats and have a set of mighty fine 6 inch elevator white leather buckled shoes....I\'m a mack daddy..fo sho.

lollollol
LMAO you kill me SV

 

[MarkusTay]

To Pimp-

To stoop to any means available to have people notice your \'merchandise\'.

Pimp-out = To make more flashy and noticeable. To stand out.

In the techno-geek world they use the term \'evangelize\', and large corporations hire professional \'evangelists\' just to \'pimp\' their goods to the public.

Now Hereeeeeeeee\'s VIKEY!

 

[hakoMike]

Originally posted by MarkusTay
Now Hereeeeeeeee\'s VIKEY!

huh. That is almost exactly how I imagined him looking.

EDIT: I got distracted there for a minute.... I\'m disappointed by this thread. I was really hoping that stuntylover would be pimping something!

 

[funnymouth]

lol
vike, you slay me! ill never think of you the same way again. i can see it now [imagination] supervike painting minis with a furry coat, pimp hat and white leather platform shoes [/imagination]. come to think of it...i seem to remember a scantily clad granny you painted....putting her on the strip???lol

\"pimp\" and \"pimpin\'\"are popular slang terms. take a look at urban dictionary.com for a full list of its meanings: \"pimpin\'\"
unless you are a linguist, or fluent in \"ebonics\" understanding urban american slang is tough.
keep your ear to the streetz G.

 

[MarkusTay]

Word to your mother that, Homey. Street is off the Shizle, Nawmean?

lol

BTW - If you overhear someone saying they be hittin\' yo wife, DON\'T feel sorry for her.

 

[LavronYor]

Please

Investigate

My

Photos

next he will want BOHICA, SNAFU, and AMFYOYO deciphered

and Kep, apropos only has two p\'s, but I knew what you meant