floozie
/floozie/
Definition
Noun: 1. A sexually promiscuous woman, especially a prostitute: The word "floozie" is a derogatory slang term, primarily used in American English, to refer to a woman perceived as having low moral standards, particularly regarding sexual behavior. It often implies she is a prostitute or behaves like one. 2. A woman considered gaudy or vulgar in appearance and demeanor: It can also describe a woman whose dress and manner are viewed as tastelessly showy or suggestive.
Usage
- The term is highly offensive and should be used with extreme caution, if at all. It is considered sexist and demeaning.
- It is typically used as a pejorative label, not a neutral description.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term is largely archaic but may appear in historical contexts, vintage literature, or to deliberately evoke a mid-20th-century American slang tone.
- Its use today is almost always intended as a harsh insult or to create a period-specific character in storytelling.
Variants and Related Words
- Floozy: An alternative spelling.
- Floozy: Another common variant spelling.
- Tart (noun, slang): A similarly derogatory term for a promiscuous woman or prostitute.
- Tramp (noun, slang): A derogatory term for a promiscuous woman.
Synonyms
- Prostitute
- Strumpet (archaic)
- Hussy (dated)
- Jezebel (literary/archaic, implying scheming or shamelessness)
- Woman of easy virtue (euphemistic)
Idioms and Phrases
- No specific idioms center on the word "floozie." It is generally used as a standalone noun of insult.
Noun
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a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
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