Strumpet

/ˈstrʌmpɪt/
noun

A woman who has many casual sexual partners.

The townspeople gossiped about the strumpet who lived on the edge of town.
Visual representation of "strumpet" - A woman who has many casual sexual partners.

Often appears as...

  • local strumpet
  • notorious strumpet

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

noun

A female prostitute.

In the dark alleys, strumpets would solicit customers who passed by.
Visual representation of "strumpet" - A female prostitute.

Often appears as...

  • hire a strumpet
  • cheap strumpet

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Literary

noun

A woman who has many casual sexual partners.

The townspeople gossiped about the strumpet who lived on the edge of town.
Visual representation of "strumpet" - A woman who has many casual sexual partners.

Often appears as...

  • local strumpet
  • notorious strumpet

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

noun

A female prostitute.

In the dark alleys, strumpets would solicit customers who passed by.
Visual representation of "strumpet" - A female prostitute.

Often appears as...

  • hire a strumpet
  • cheap strumpet

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Literary

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "strumpet"
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Archaic Term

The term is outdated and could be offensive if used in modern language.

Illustration for Archaic Term
Referring to her as a 'strumpet' in today's world would be inappropriate.
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Negative Connotation

'Strumpet' implies a judgmental view toward the woman's sexual behavior.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The novel's antagonist called her a 'strumpet' to slander her reputation.
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Cultural References

Used in classical literature or historical contexts, rarely in current events.

Illustration for Cultural References
Shakespeare often used the word 'strumpet' for certain female characters.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Archaic Term

The term is outdated and could be offensive if used in modern language.

Illustration for Archaic Term
Referring to her as a 'strumpet' in today's world would be inappropriate.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

'Strumpet' implies a judgmental view toward the woman's sexual behavior.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The novel's antagonist called her a 'strumpet' to slander her reputation.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural References

Used in classical literature or historical contexts, rarely in current events.

Illustration for Cultural References
Shakespeare often used the word 'strumpet' for certain female characters.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Archaic Term

The term is outdated and could be offensive if used in modern language.

Illustration for Archaic Term
Referring to her as a 'strumpet' in today's world would be inappropriate.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

'Strumpet' implies a judgmental view toward the woman's sexual behavior.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The novel's antagonist called her a 'strumpet' to slander her reputation.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural References

Used in classical literature or historical contexts, rarely in current events.

Illustration for Cultural References
Shakespeare often used the word 'strumpet' for certain female characters.
Visual representation of the word "Strumpet"

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