Simp is a slang word to describe someone desperate for attention from someone without getting anything in return. It has a negative connotation when someone uses this to insult an overly submissive person. It is a way to shame someone who’s highly interested in someone.

The term was initially used to describe someone foolish or silly but over time, the meaning of “simp” changed and became a social media term used with a derogatory connotation, particularly in the context of dating and relationships.

Example

“Kevin is buying her countless gifts and waiting for her outside the club for hours when she’s not reciprocating his feelings; he’s such a simp.”