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Simp
Teen slang, explained for parents.
What it means
Someone who does too much for a person they like, especially romantically. "He's simping for her." Can be used as light teasing between friends or as a way to shame genuine kindness and emotional expression, particularly in boys.
How to bring it up with your kid
"Is simp a good or bad thing in your friend group?" Worth exploring because it sometimes discourages boys from expressing genuine care or emotion. That is a conversation worth having.