noun
hussy
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Hussy (noun) means a woman regarded as behaving in a sexually inappropriate or overly bold way (dated, disapproving). Example: “The old novel calls the character a "shameless hussy" for flirting openly.”
noun
1
A woman regarded as behaving in a sexually inappropriate or overly bold way (dated, disapproving).
"The old novel calls the character a "shameless hussy" for flirting openly."
2
A cheeky or impudent girl or young woman.
"You cheeky little hussy, giving me that look!"
How to use hussy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, disapproving word for a woman seen as too forward or flirtatious.
When to use it
Dated and judgmental — rarely used seriously in modern speech; often used jokingly or in period fiction.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hussies
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The old novel calls the character a "shameless _____" for flirting openly.
Etymology
Originally a shortened, casual form of "housewife" — it drifted over centuries from meaning an ordinary woman of the house to carrying a negative, judgmental sense.
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What is the meaning of hussy?
"hussy" (noun) means a woman regarded as behaving in a sexually inappropriate or overly bold way (dated, disapproving).
What is another word for hussy?
Other words for "hussy" include jade, trollop, strumpet, adulteress, loose woman, fornicatress.
What are the different meanings of hussy?
"hussy" has 2 main meanings: 1. A woman regarded as behaving in a sexually inappropriate or overly bold way (dated, disapproving); 2. A cheeky or impudent girl or young woman.
How do you use hussy in a sentence?
Example: "The old novel calls the character a "shameless hussy" for flirting openly."
