fancy woman

/'fænsi'wumən/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man; a mistress. This term refers to a woman involved in a long-term, typically secret, sexual relationship with a man who is married to someone else.
    • A prostitute; a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money. This is an archaic or derogatory term for a sex worker.
Usage
  • The term "fancy woman" is considered old-fashioned, derogatory, and offensive. It is rarely used in modern, polite conversation. When it is used, it carries strong negative judgment.
  • It is primarily used as a noun phrase. The adjective "fancy" in this context is not about elegance but is an archaic slang term implying "whimsical" or "frivolous" attraction.
Examples
  • As a mistress:
    • Rumors spread that the wealthy businessman kept a fancy woman in an apartment across town.
    • In the old novel, the lord's fancy woman was a source of great scandal.
  • As a prostitute (archaic usage):
    • The saloon was frequented by gamblers and their fancy women.
    • He wasted his inheritance on drink and fancy women.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often found in historical contexts, literature, or period dramas to depict social mores of the past.
  • It can be used pejoratively to shame or criticize a woman's character, implying promiscuity or immorality.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mistress (n): A woman having an extramarital sexual relationship with a man, especially a long-term one. (Less archaic than "fancy woman," but still sensitive).
  • Paramour (n): A lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person. (A more formal, literary term).
  • Courtesan (n): A prostitute, particularly one with wealthy or upper-class clients. (Historical/literary).
  • Kept woman (n): A woman who is financially supported by a lover in exchange for her companionship and sexual favors. (Similar to the "mistress" sense).
Synonyms
  • Mistress
  • Lover (in the context of an affair)
  • Prostitute (for the second meaning)
  • Doxy (archaic slang)
Antonyms
  • Wife
  • Spouse
  • Partner (in a committed, acknowledged relationship)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Fancy man": The male counterpart, though even less common. It refers to a woman's extramarital lover or, archaically, a pimp.
    • He was rumored to be her fancy man.
Noun
  1. an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
  2. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

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