What is Simp? Simp Meaning Explained
Someone who does too much for someone they like

Simp is used when someone is doing way too much for a crush, giving energy, attention, or gifts with zero reciprocation. It can be serious or meme-y.
“Simp” is Gen Z’s shorthand for doing too much in the name of love (or delusion). Whether it’s funny, sweet, or tragic, the simp title gets dropped fast, and often ironically.
Simp — Slang Examples in Sentences
“Simp level: he drove 3 hours just to ‘bump into her.’”
Sentence | Translation / Context |
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“He bought her merch and doesn’t even know her. Simp behavior.” | Used in TikTok comments, reaction memes, and gaming streams. |
“Bro out here simping for a girl who left him on read.” | Often a playful or ironic insult among Gen Z. |
“Simp level: he drove 3 hours just to ‘bump into her.’” | Can be gender-neutral, but usually used toward guys. |
“She posted and he liked it in 0.3 seconds. Simp alert.” | Part of “down bad” and “rizz” meme culture. |
“She said ‘thanks’ and he Venmo’d $50. Simp energy.” | Sometimes reclaimed as a badge of emotional honesty. |
Used when someone shows extreme attention or devotion with minimal return.
Where Did “Simp” Come From? Simp Origin
Simp began wide-spread usage in 2019

Originated on TikTok and Twitch, exploded as meme slang by 2020.
Simp in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) Simp in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about Simp in every language.
Simp意味|Simpとは? 
Simpの意味は?報われない恋に全力な人。
Simp(シンプ)は、片思いで尽くしすぎる人を意味するスラング。
Simp의미|Simp이란? 
Simp 뜻: 호감이 있는 사람에게 너무 많은 애정을 쏟는 사람。
Simp(심프)는 상대에게 과하게 헌신하거나 집착하는 사람을 말해요.
Simp意思|Simp是什么? 
Simp 是什么意思?就是那种为爱卑微到尘埃里的人。
Simp(舔狗)指的是为了喜欢的人做太多事情却得不到回应的人。
Simp Bedeutung|Was Bedeutet Simp? 
Was bedeutet Simp? Eine Person, die übertrieben viel Aufmerksamkeit schenkt.
Simp bezeichnet jemanden, der sich zu sehr für jemanden ins Zeug legt.
Simp Significado|¿Qué Significa Simp? 
¿Qué significa Simp? Una persona que se pasa de intensa con su crush.
Simp es cuando haces demasiado por alguien que ni te pela.
Simp Significato|Che Cosa Vuol Dire Simp? 
Cosa vuol dire Simp? Persona che esagera per conquistare qualcuno.
Simp è uno che si strugge per amore… senza essere ricambiato.
Simp Signification|C’est Quoi Simp? 
Quelle est la signification de Simp ? Quelqu’un qui en fait trop par amour.
Simp signifie une personne trop dévouée à quelqu’un qui ne rend pas la pareille.
Simp значение|Что такое Simp? 
Что значит Simp? Человек, который “сильно старается” в любви.
Simp, это тот, кто чересчур старается ради объекта симпатии.
Simp ما معنى|المعنى Simp؟ 
ما معنى Simp؟ مصطلح يُطلق على من يحب بزيادة، بدون نتيجة.
Simp هو الشخص الذي يبذل جهدًا كبيرًا لكسب إعجاب شخص آخر دون مقابل.
Simp Overview

Gen Z uses “simp” as both a roast and an emotional self-callout.
That’s the full slang guide for Simp, straight from the Skibidi DB!
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