viswijf — meaning in English

English meaning

• fishwife noun A woman who sells fish or works in the fish trade.
• harridan noun An unpleasant, bad-tempered woman who nags at people, often an older one.
• scold verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.

Senses

viswijf is used for these senses in English:

• fishwife (pejorative) A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.
• harridan A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.
• scold A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

fishwife — full definition

1. noun A woman who sells fish or works in the fish trade.
2. noun A coarse, abusive or nagging woman who has a loud, grating voice.
3. noun A person, especially a woman, who does not keep themselves clean.
4. noun A term for a woman married to a gay man.

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