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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈtrɔːja
"È un termine offensivo e volgare."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A derogatory term for a woman considered to be promiscuous or sexually loose.
"She was subjected to intense social stigma and slut-shaming for her personal life choices."
- 1
To behave in a promiscuous manner.
"The colloquial usage of the term has occasionally been reclaimed in modern discourse."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 14th century, the word 'slut' initially meant a untidy, slovenly, or dirty woman, derived from Middle English. Over centuries, the semantic focus shifted dramatically from domestic uncleanliness to moral and ultimately sexual promiscuity, becoming heavily charged in modern social discourse.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Slut" is said worldwide
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putain
Transliteration: pœtɛ̃
"Il utilise souvent des insultes vulgaires."
Schlampe
Transliteration: ˈʃlampə
"Dieses Wort ist eine grobe Beleidigung."
troia
Transliteration: ˈtrɔːja
"È un termine offensivo e volgare."
puta
Transliteration: ˈputa
"Es una palabra muy despectiva."
vadia
Transliteration: vaˈdʒi.ɐ
"Este termo é considerado altamente ofensivo."
छलछोर
Transliteration: chhalchhor
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"यह एक अपमानजनक शब्द है।"
荡妇
Transliteration: dàngfù
Script: 中文汉字
"这是一个带有侮辱性的词汇。"
잡년
Transliteration: japnyeon
Script: 한국어 한글
"이것은 매우 모욕적인 단어입니다."
尻軽女
Transliteration: shirigarake onna
Script: 日本語
"それは非常に侮辱的な言葉です。"
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