• Slut

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /slÊŒt/
    • Rhymes: -ÊŒt

    Origin

    First attested in 1402 CE, with the meaning "untidy woman"; cognate with the Dutch slodder, dialectal Swedish slata ("idle woman"). From the Late Middle English slutte, from slut ("mud"); of uncertain origin beyond that. Compare the dialectal Norwegian slutr ("sleet, impure liquid").

    Full definition of slut

    Noun

    slut

    (plural sluts)
    File:SlutWalk NYC October 2011 Shankbone 16.JPG|thumb|Women dressed as sluts (in the sense of sexually promiscuous women) for
    1. (countable, often derogatory) A sexually promiscuous woman or girl.She's a slut, but I love her.
      1. (countable) By extension, a prostitute.You could hire a slut for a few hours, if you're that desperate.
    2. (countable, derogatory) A man with the above qualities, often a gay man.
    3. (countable, archaic, derogatory) A slovenly, untidy person, usually a woman.
      • 1600 CE: William Shakespeare, As you like itClo. Truly, and to cast away honestie vppon a foule slut, were to put good meate into an vncleane dish.
        Aud. I am not a slut, though I thanke the Goddes I am foule.
      • 1602 CE: William Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of WindsorWhere fires thou find’st unrak’d, and hearths unswept,
        There pinch the Maids as blew as Bill-berry,
        Our radiant Queene, hates Sluts, and Sluttery.
    4. (countable, obsolete, derogatory) A bold, outspoken woman.
      • 1728 CE: John Gay, Begger’s OperaOur Polly is a sad Slut! nor heeds what we have taught her.
    5. (countable, obsolete) A female dog.
      • 1852 CE: Susanna Moodie, Roughing it in the Bush‘Bete!’ returned the angry Frenchman, bestowing a savage kick on one of the unoffending pups which was frisking about his feet. The pup yelped; the slut barked and leaped furiously at the offender, and was only kept from biting him by Sam, who could scarcely hold her back for laughing; the captain was uproarious; the offended Frenchman alone maintained a severe and dignified aspect. The dogs were at length dismissed, and peace restored.
    6. (countable, obsolete) A maid.
      • 1664 CE: Samuel Pepys, The Diary of Samuel PepysOur little girl Susan is a most admirable slut, and pleases us mightily, doing more service than both the others and deserves wages better.
    7. (countable, obsolete) A rag soaked in a flammable substance and lit for illumination.

    Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    Verb

    1. To wear slutty clothing or makeup, or otherwise behave in a slutty manner.
      • 1998, David Baldacci, The Winner:Shirley, you slut around here again, and I swear to God I'll break your neck.

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