Internet culture
Simp
A disparaging slang label for someone seen as excessively seeking another person's attention or approval.
In everyday use
A guide explains why a compliment is being labelled simping in a comment thread.
What to keep in mind
It is not a reliable judgement about a relationship, and the crude acronym sometimes circulated is not a sound definition.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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