Slut
noun
A woman who has many casual sexual partners.
She was insulted and called a slut for her promiscuity.

Often appears as...
- sleep around like a slut
- dress like a slut
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
A woman with low standards of cleanliness.
She was criticized for being a slut because her house was always a mess.

Often appears as...
- live like a slut
- dress like a slut
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
A woman who has many casual sexual partners.
She was insulted and called a slut for her promiscuity.

Often appears as...
- sleep around like a slut
- dress like a slut
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
A woman with low standards of cleanliness.
She was criticized for being a slut because her house was always a mess.

Often appears as...
- live like a slut
- dress like a slut
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2

Derogatory Usage
The word 'slut' is often used to insult or shame someone for their sexual behavior.

Her ex spread rumors that she was a slut.
Avoid Public Use
Using 'slut' can be considered offensive or vulgar, especially in public or formal contexts.

He whispered the word 'slut' to avoid being overheard.
Gendered Insult
Although 'slut' targets women, modern usage sometimes extends to men with similar meaning.

In a bitter argument, someone called him a 'male slut'.
Derogatory Usage
The word 'slut' is often used to insult or shame someone for their sexual behavior.

Her ex spread rumors that she was a slut.
Avoid Public Use
Using 'slut' can be considered offensive or vulgar, especially in public or formal contexts.

He whispered the word 'slut' to avoid being overheard.
Gendered Insult
Although 'slut' targets women, modern usage sometimes extends to men with similar meaning.

In a bitter argument, someone called him a 'male slut'.
Derogatory Usage
The word 'slut' is often used to insult or shame someone for their sexual behavior.

Her ex spread rumors that she was a slut.
Avoid Public Use
Using 'slut' can be considered offensive or vulgar, especially in public or formal contexts.

He whispered the word 'slut' to avoid being overheard.
Gendered Insult
Although 'slut' targets women, modern usage sometimes extends to men with similar meaning.

In a bitter argument, someone called him a 'male slut'.
Video examples
The lies we tell...
and even less trouble having sex with her. The second is our leading lady, the beautiful but demure woman our leading man falls in love with despite not noticing her at first or not liking her if he did. The first is the slut.
Video examples
The lies we tell...
and even less trouble having sex with her. The second is our leading lady, the beautiful but demure woman our leading man falls in love with despite not noticing her at first or not liking her if he did. The first is the slut.
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Quote examples
Petra Collins
Canadian Artist
I'm used to seeing women being degraded, slut shamed, harassed for what they look like. Even the most powerful women in the world are measured by their appearance and constantly ridiculed for it.

Quote examples
Petra Collins
Canadian Artist
I'm used to seeing women being degraded, slut shamed, harassed for what they look like. Even the most powerful women in the world are measured by their appearance and constantly ridiculed for it.

Example 1 of 1
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