huorata — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
- prostitute noun A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
Senses
huorata is used for these senses in English:
- hook (intransitive, slang) To engage in prostitution.
- prostitute (transitive, reflexive) To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money. [from 16th c.]
- prostitute (transitive, derogatory) To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.
hook — full definition
- noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
- noun A catchy opening line or musical phrase designed to grab attention.
- verb To catch, fasten, or connect with or as if with a hook.
prostitute — full definition
- noun A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
- verb To sell (oneself or one's talents) for money in a way seen as demeaning.