Slattern

/ˈslætərn/
noun

A woman who is messy or doesn't care about her appearance or cleanliness.

Nobody wanted to be near the slattern who hadn't showered in days.
Visual representation of "slattern" - A woman who is messy or doesn't care about her appearance or cleanliness.

Often appears as...

  • an unkempt slattern
  • dress like a slattern

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

noun

A woman who is messy or doesn't care about her appearance or cleanliness.

Nobody wanted to be near the slattern who hadn't showered in days.
Visual representation of "slattern" - A woman who is messy or doesn't care about her appearance or cleanliness.

Often appears as...

  • an unkempt slattern
  • dress like a slattern

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "slattern"
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Negative Connotation

The word 'slattern' carries a negative and judgmental tone, suggesting laziness and neglect.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The landlord described the previous tenant as a slattern due to the state of the apartment.
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Gender Specific

'Slattern' is specifically used for women, and using it for a man may confuse listeners.

Illustration for Gender Specific
His messy habits made her jokingly call him a slattern, which confused their friends.
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Potential Offense

Use with caution as it can be seen as an insult about personal habits.

Illustration for Potential Offense
He apologized after calling his sister a slattern during an argument.
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Negative Connotation

The word 'slattern' carries a negative and judgmental tone, suggesting laziness and neglect.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The landlord described the previous tenant as a slattern due to the state of the apartment.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gender Specific

'Slattern' is specifically used for women, and using it for a man may confuse listeners.

Illustration for Gender Specific
His messy habits made her jokingly call him a slattern, which confused their friends.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Potential Offense

Use with caution as it can be seen as an insult about personal habits.

Illustration for Potential Offense
He apologized after calling his sister a slattern during an argument.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

The word 'slattern' carries a negative and judgmental tone, suggesting laziness and neglect.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The landlord described the previous tenant as a slattern due to the state of the apartment.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gender Specific

'Slattern' is specifically used for women, and using it for a man may confuse listeners.

Illustration for Gender Specific
His messy habits made her jokingly call him a slattern, which confused their friends.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Potential Offense

Use with caution as it can be seen as an insult about personal habits.

Illustration for Potential Offense
He apologized after calling his sister a slattern during an argument.
Visual representation of the word "Slattern"

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Quote examples

J. G. Ballard

British Author

I made a very slatternly mother, notably unkeen on housework, unaware that homes need to be cleaned now and then, and too often to be found with a cigarette in one hand and a drink in the other.
Portrait of J. G. Ballard

Quote examples

J. G. Ballard

British Author

I made a very slatternly mother, notably unkeen on housework, unaware that homes need to be cleaned now and then, and too often to be found with a cigarette in one hand and a drink in the other.
Portrait of J. G. Ballard
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