单词 | pimp-like |
释义 | > as lemmasˈpimp-like ˈpimp-like adv. and adj. ΚΠ 1646 W. Scot in H. Mill 2nd Pt. Nights Search Pref. He never could find out what thou hast done: Or had he spi'd it, Pimp-like he'd conceale The fact, which honour drives thee to reveale. 1676 T. Shadwell Virtuoso i. 17 Prince-like, Pimp-like in sadness! I never knew an Orator that was not a Rascal. 1703 E. Ward London-Spy Compleat xv. 361 A Man..who has no way left but, Pimp like, to live upon other Peoples Debaucheries. 1793 J. B. Moreton W. Indian Customs & Manners (new ed.) 77 They [sc. the female slaves] are ordered from the field to wait upon their master and his friends; and though this is a pimp-like action, most managers are guilty of it. 1987 Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 7 Nov. 34/3 The Transport Minister..yesterday accused a Liberal MHR of a ‘sneaky pimp-like campaign of innuendo’. < as lemmas |
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