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putain — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • damn interjection Used to express anger, frustration, or surprise.
  • harlot noun An old-fashioned, disapproving term for a prostitute or a woman considered sexually promiscuous.
  • slapper noun A promiscuous or disreputable woman (British slang, derogatory).
  • strumpet noun An old-fashioned, disparaging term for a promiscuous woman or prostitute.
  • tart adj Having a sharp, sour taste.
  • trollop noun An old-fashioned, disparaging term for a promiscuous or disreputable woman.

Senses

putain is used for these senses in English:

  • bugger off An expression of disagreement or disbelief.
  • damn (sometimes, vulgar) Generic intensifier. Fucking; bloody.
  • damn (sometimes, vulgar) Very; extremely.
  • damn (sometimes, vulgar) The word "damn" employed as a curse.
  • damn it (mildly, profane) An expression of surprise, outrage, or frustration.
  • harlot (obsolete) A churl; a common man; a person, male or female, of low birth, especially one given to low conduct.
  • slapper (countable, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) A woman of loose morals.
  • tart (British, slang) A prostitute.

damn — full definition

  1. interjection Used to express anger, frustration, or surprise.
  2. adverb Used to intensify a statement, similar to "very" or "extremely."
  3. verb To condemn or criticize harshly.

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