Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hussy
noun
/ˈhʌsi/
Definition
A disrespectful term for a woman, often implying promiscuity or a lack of virtue.
Examples
- She was called a hussy for wearing that dress.
- In the novel, the protagonist meets a hussy who changes the course of her life.
Meaning
The term is used to describe a woman who is perceived as improperly forward or lacking in decency, often in a sexual context.
Synonyms
- slut
- brazen woman
- loose woman
- scarlet woman
