Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

skete

noun

/skeɪt/

Definition

A derogatory term used in some contexts, primarily in urban slang, to describe a promiscuous woman, often implying a lack of morality or self-respect.

Examples

“Don’t be such a skete; respect yourself more than that.”
“She was unfairly labeled a skete by people who didn’t know her story.”
“In the movie, the main character fights against the skete stereotype imposed on her.”

Meaning

The term often reflects societal attitudes toward women and is sometimes used in a pejorative manner to criticize or demean individuals based on their perceived sexual behavior.