noun
sloven
Sloven (noun) means a habitually dirty or untidy man or boy; the male equivalent of slattern, or slut.
noun
1
A habitually dirty or untidy man or boy; the male equivalent of slattern, or slut.
2
A low, base, lewd person.
3
An immoral woman.
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Etymology
From Middle English sloveyn, from Middle Flemish sloovin (“a scold”). Related to Middle Dutch sloef (“untidy, shabby”), from Proto-Germanic *slup- + Old French -ain, from Latin -ānus.
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What is the meaning of sloven?
"sloven" (noun) means a habitually dirty or untidy man or boy; the male equivalent of slattern, or slut.
What are the different meanings of sloven?
"sloven" has 3 main meanings: 1. A habitually dirty or untidy man or boy; the male equivalent of slattern, or slut; 2. A low, base, lewd person; 3. An immoral woman.