Hooker
/ˈhʊkər/noun
A woman who offers sex for money.
He was caught red-handed with a hooker in his hotel room.
Often appears as...
- street hooker
- call hooker
Usage tips
Vulgar, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Taboo Term
Very informal and often seen as offensive. Use carefully, if at all, in polite conversation.
The term 'hooker' should be used with caution, as it can be disrespectful.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
Typically refers to females, but can apply to any sex worker regardless of gender.
Though commonly used for females, 'hooker' can also refer to male sex workers.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Matters
Mainly used to talk about sex work in informal, or sometimes derogatory contexts.
He refereed to a character in the movie as a 'hooker', addressing her profession.
Compare with
courtesanescortprostitutestreetwalkerwhore
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