thot
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for thot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A derogatory term for a woman judged to be sexually promiscuous or to seek attention through sexual display.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use thot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Vulgar and demeaning. It emerged in African American English and hip-hop before spreading online. It is almost always aimed at women and is offensive in most contexts, though it is sometimes used playfully or self-mockingly between friends.
Etymology
Generally explained as an initialism of 'that ho over there', though the derivation is not firmly documented.
Full origin of thot →Frequently asked questions
What does thot stand for?
It is usually given as an initialism of 'that ho over there'. That explanation is widely repeated by speakers and is the standard account, although the word's exact origin is not documented with certainty.
Is thot offensive?
Yes. It is a vulgar insult based on judging a woman's sexual behaviour, and it lands the same way as slut or whore. Between close friends it can be used jokingly, but that does not make it neutral.