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slutty

C2

Pronunciation

UK

  • /slˈʌti/

US

  • /ˈsləˌti/

Description

The word "slutty" is a rude and strongly disapproving word used to describe someone, their clothes, or their behavior as too sexual in a way the speaker judges negatively. It can suggest that a person seems to have many sexual partners, but it is also often used for revealing clothing, flirtatious behavior, or a style meant to look sexy.

The word is usually used as an insult, especially about women, and it often carries shame and judgment rather than a neutral description. Because of that, it is generally best avoided in polite or respectful conversation.

Examples

  1. 1

    Clothing judgment

    She thought the dress looked too slutty for a family wedding.

    • Caution

      slutty is usually insulting and judgmental

  2. 2

    Public insult

    He apologized after calling her makeup slutty in front of everyone.

  3. 3

    Media criticism

    The ad was criticized for pushing a cheap, slutty image of women.

  4. 4

    Online debate

    People online argued about whether the outfit was sexy or just unfairly called slutty.

See also

adjectivesexually promiscuous or overtly suggestive, usually as an insult

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Used with (collocations)

  • slutty outfit
  • slutty behavior
  • look slutty

Word family

  • sluttiness

Explore

  • slut-shaming
  • sexual double standard

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • slutty