Streetwalker
noun
A person who sells sex for money on the streets.
In some cities, streetwalkers can often be seen late at night.
Often appears as...
- night streetwalker
- urban streetwalker
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
A person who sells sex for money on the streets.
In some cities, streetwalkers can often be seen late at night.
Often appears as...
- night streetwalker
- urban streetwalker
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Slang
Streetwalker is considered informal and often pejorative; use 'sex worker' for a neutral term.
He referred to her as a streetwalker, not knowing the term could be seen as disrespectful.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Stigma
The term suggests danger as streetwalkers work in less controlled environments than other sex workers.
She worried about her friend being a streetwalker due to the risks involved.
Pro Tip 3/3Legality Issues
Using 'streetwalker' can imply illegal activity, as street-based sex work is often against the law.
Their conversation about streetwalkers quickly turned to the topic of legal consequences.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Slang
Streetwalker is considered informal and often pejorative; use 'sex worker' for a neutral term.
He referred to her as a streetwalker, not knowing the term could be seen as disrespectful.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Stigma
The term suggests danger as streetwalkers work in less controlled environments than other sex workers.
She worried about her friend being a streetwalker due to the risks involved.
Pro Tip 3/3Legality Issues
Using 'streetwalker' can imply illegal activity, as street-based sex work is often against the law.
Their conversation about streetwalkers quickly turned to the topic of legal consequences.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Slang
Streetwalker is considered informal and often pejorative; use 'sex worker' for a neutral term.
He referred to her as a streetwalker, not knowing the term could be seen as disrespectful.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Stigma
The term suggests danger as streetwalkers work in less controlled environments than other sex workers.
She worried about her friend being a streetwalker due to the risks involved.
Pro Tip 3/3Legality Issues
Using 'streetwalker' can imply illegal activity, as street-based sex work is often against the law.
Their conversation about streetwalkers quickly turned to the topic of legal consequences.
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Quote examples
Lana Turner
American Actress
I find men terribly exciting, and any girl who says she doesn't is an anemic old maid, a streetwalker, or a saint.
Quote examples
Lana Turner
American Actress
I find men terribly exciting, and any girl who says she doesn't is an anemic old maid, a streetwalker, or a saint.
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