strumpet
/'strʌmpit/
Definition
- Noun:
- A woman who engages in promiscuous sexual activity, especially for money; a prostitute. This is the primary and historical meaning, referring to a woman considered sexually immoral or of low character.
- A woman adulterer. This sense specifically refers to a woman who commits adultery.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- In the old play, the villain referred to the honest maid as a strumpet to ruin her reputation.
- The moralistic pamphlet condemned the king's favorite as a strumpet and a temptress.
Advanced Usage Notes
- Historical and Literary Context: The word is now archaic and highly derogatory. It is primarily found in historical texts, classic literature, or used for deliberate dramatic/insulting effect. Its use in modern conversation is rare and would be considered extremely offensive.
- Connotations: The term carries strong connotations of moral condemnation, shame, and social scorn. It is not a neutral term for a sex worker.
Variants and Related Words
- Strumpetry (noun, archaic): The behavior or practice of being a strumpet; prostitution.
- The town was known for its strumpetry and vice.
Synonyms
- Prostitute
- Harlot (also archaic)
- Trollop
- Wanton (archaic, can be adjective or noun)
Related Idioms
- No specific idioms center solely on the word strumpet. It may appear in archaic insults or character descriptions within literary works.
Noun
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a woman adulterer
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