thot
Thot (noun) means a derogatory term for a woman judged to be sexually promiscuous or to seek attention through sexual display. Example: “The comments under her post were full of men calling her a thot.”
How to use thot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn insulting slang word for a woman seen as promiscuous.
Vulgar and demeaning. It emerged in African American English and hip-hop before spreading online. It is almost always aimed at women and is offensive in most contexts, though it is sometimes used playfully or self-mockingly between friends.
Thot is pronounced like thought, which makes autocorrect and misreadings common; it is an insult, not a neutral description.
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The comments under her post were full of men calling her a _____.
Etymology
Generally explained as an initialism of 'that ho over there', though the derivation is not firmly documented.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for thot
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What does thot stand for?
It is usually given as an initialism of 'that ho over there'. That explanation is widely repeated by speakers and is the standard account, although the word's exact origin is not documented with certainty.
Is thot offensive?
Yes. It is a vulgar insult based on judging a woman's sexual behaviour, and it lands the same way as slut or whore. Between close friends it can be used jokingly, but that does not make it neutral.
What is the meaning of thot?
"thot" (noun) means a derogatory term for a woman judged to be sexually promiscuous or to seek attention through sexual display.
What is another word for thot?
Other words for "thot" include slut, hoe.