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slattern

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Slattern (noun) means (dated, derogatory) A woman regarded as sexually promiscuous.

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1
(dated, derogatory) A woman regarded as sexually promiscuous.
2
(dated) A woman who is untidy and careless about her appearance or surroundings.
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Etymology

Dating from the 17th century; related to slattering (“slovenly”), from the dialectal verb slatter (“to slop, to spill”).

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What is the meaning of slattern?
"slattern" (noun) means (dated, derogatory) A woman regarded as sexually promiscuous.
What is another word for slattern?
Other words for "slattern" include hooker, floozy, floozie, streetwalker, trollop, slut.
What are the different meanings of slattern?
"slattern" has 2 main meanings: 1. (dated, derogatory) A woman regarded as sexually promiscuous; 2. (dated) A woman who is untidy and careless about her appearance or surroundings.

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