Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strumpet
noun
/ˈstrʌmpɪt/
Definition
A woman who engages in promiscuous sexual behavior or is considered morally loose.
Examples
- Many stories from medieval times depicted the strumpet as a cautionary tale.
- In the theater, the character of the strumpet often served to challenge societal norms.
- He referred to her as a strumpet during the heated argument.
Meaning
The term ‘strumpet’ is often used in a derogatory sense to describe a woman who is perceived as lacking sexual virtue.
Synonyms
- Prostitute
- Harlot
- Courtesan
- Whore
