pimpdom

pimpdom

English

Etymology

From pimp +‎ -dom.

Noun

pimpdom (countable and uncountable, plural pimpdoms)

1. The state, quality, or condition of being a pimp; pimpness; pimphood.
   • 2012, James Robinson, Gospel of the Game - Page 263:

     I believe that the Gospel of the Game by Jimi Starr is the most vivid, revealing and graphic compilation on Pimpdom of our time.

2. The sphere, realm, or jurisdiction of a pimp; pimps collectively.
   • 2002, Reginald Lewis, Inside My Head - Page 49:

     He winged through pimp dreams, yeah, This criminal's mind, this ecology Of the underworld, that convinced Him this was a perfectly acceptable Career option for young Black boys Dreaming of establishing pimpdoms.

   • 2009, Caryl Chessman, Cell 2455, Death Row: A Condemned Man's Own Story - Page 95:

     How did Playboy happen to' aspire toward pimpdom's lush heights? Well, therein hung a tale. He admitted he hadn't always been big time.

Related terms

• pimpship