pimp

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The alleged pimp, Kevin Mays, was an assistant men’s basketball coach and former player at Cal State Bakersfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The Plummer brothers - Tremaine, Tristan and Twaine - opted for a mix of cravats and dicky bows to pimp up their navy blue suits.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2022

A former officer who matched her description of Smith’s partner had died years earlier, as did her pimp.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2022

“I like to watch where they land,” said Soto, who does not pimp his homers but is suitably observant.

From Washington Post • Aug. 17, 2020

Surely one ought to sit in a society like ours— "'Unelbow'd by a gamester, pimp, or player.'"

From Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.) Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings by Piozzi, Hester Lynch