strumpet

/'strʌmpit/

Thân thiện

A woman in a tavern is called a strumpet by the other patrons.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman adulterer

Từ đồng nghĩa

• adulteress
• fornicatress
• hussy
• jade
• loose woman
• slut
• trollop