slut

noun \ˈslət\

Definition of SLUT

chiefly British : a slovenly woman

a : a promiscuous woman; especially : prostitute

b : a saucy girl : minx

— slut·tish \ˈslə-tish\ adjective

— slut·tish·ly adverb

— slut·tish·ness noun

— slut·ty \ˈslə-tē\ adjective

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Middle English slutte

First Known Use: 15th century

Synonyms: bimbo [slang], chippie (also chippy), doxy (also doxie), fancy woman, hoochie [slang], hussy, Jezebel, minx, quean, floozy, tramp, trollop, wench, whore

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