/slʌt/
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Translation
A strong insult for a woman thought to have had many sexual partners. It is aimed almost only at women, and no word for a man carries the same sting, which is what makes it a slur rather than plain rudeness. Recognise it, do not use it.
Word origin
From Middle English slutte, a dirty or untidy woman. The sexual meaning grew on top of that and eventually replaced it.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- slutte
Examples
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The word is used to shame girls and women, and the harm it does is real.
stings "" stings.
The insult only works in one direction. That is the point to remember.
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Even quoting it in public causes trouble.
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