Meaning & use

slut

noun·Advanced

A highly offensive, vulgar term for a woman considered to have many casual sexual partners.

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The magazine article criticized how easily the word 'slut' gets applied to women's ordinary choices.

Reclaiming the term, some activists have organized marches called 'SlutWalks' to protest victim-blaming.

A note on using this word

Slut is a derogatory slur in almost all contexts and is widely regarded as sexist; it should be avoided in ordinary speech and writing.

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