Simp
- “what does simp mean”
- “what does simp mean in slang”
- “is simp an insult”
- “where did simp come from”
01 · Side by side
Side by side
Comparison sheet
| Aspect | Simp | Stan |
|---|---|---|
| Devotion to | Someone they're attracted to | A celebrity, band or work |
| Tone | Mocking | Mostly affectionate now |
| Roots | Hip-hop slang | Eminem's 2000 song |
02 · Which one you meant
Which one did you mean?
In shortReaders who land here meaning Simp rather than Stan are usually searching for phrases like “what does simp mean”, “what does simp mean in slang”, “is simp an insult”.
Stan
- “what does stan mean”
- “what does we stan mean”
- “stan meaning eminem”
- “word for an obsessive fan”
03 · Which came first
Which came first
In shortSimp. 1903 — "Simp" appears as a clipping of "simpleton", meaning a fool (Wiktionary).
- 1903
Simp. "Simp" appears as a clipping of "simpleton", meaning a fool (Wiktionary).
- 20 November 2000
Stan. Eminem releases "Stan", featuring Dido, from The Marshall Mathers LP (Wikipedia).
04 · Read either one