noun
Flossie
FLAH-see
Flossie (noun) means Dated, vulgar slang for a promiscuous woman or sex worker. Example: “The old slang term "flossie" has mostly fallen out of use.”
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Dated, vulgar slang for a promiscuous woman or sex worker.
"Somehow all decent men seem to become entangled with a Flossie in their youth. The more decent they are, the flossier the Flossies."
— P. O'C Peter O'Crotty, Alpine Aria (1934)
"There are about 200 male and female “flossies” who come to the University of Texas solely for a good time, Dr. Robert E. Vinson, president of the university, declared"
— , Presence of “flossies (1922)
"‘Not tonight, lovey. I’ve seen better flossies on the battlefields of France and they came cheaper too.’"
— Iris Gower, Morgan’s Woman (1986)
"The old slang term "flossie" has mostly fallen out of use."
How to use Flossie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, disrespectful slang word for a promiscuous woman.
When to use it
Dated and derogatory — best avoided outside of historical or linguistic discussion.
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Word forms
- Plural
- flossies
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The old slang term "_____" has mostly fallen out of use.
Etymology
Probably linked to "flossy," meaning showy or overly soft, and possibly influenced by Flossie as a nickname for Florence or Flora.
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What does “Flossie” mean?
The word “Flossie” means dated, vulgar slang for a promiscuous woman or sex worker. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, disrespectful slang word for a promiscuous woman.
How do you pronounce “Flossie”?
“Flossie” is pronounced FLAH-see (/ˈflɑ.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “Flossie” in a sentence?
Here is “Flossie” used in a sentence: “The old slang term "flossie" has mostly fallen out of use.”
What part of speech is “Flossie”?
“Flossie” is a noun.
