Definition of «simp»

"Simp" is a derogatory yet widely adopted internet slang term used to describe someone who shows excessive, undignified attention, devotion, or deference to a person they are attracted to or infatuated with. Originally rooted in urban African American vernacular and later popularized across streaming platforms and social media, the label targets individuals who over-accommodate others in hopes of winning affection or approval. In modern fandom spaces, the word has undergone a semantic shift into a more playful or self-deprecating verb and noun, where fans openly "simp" for fictional characters or celebrities without necessarily carrying the old negative stigma. People use the term both as an insult for sycophantic behavior and as an ironic badge of honor among enthusiastic supporters of pop culture icons.