trollop
Trollop (noun) means an old-fashioned, disparaging term for a promiscuous or disreputable woman. Example: “The old novel describes the character as a shameless trollop.”
How to use trollop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old, insulting word for a woman seen as promiscuous.
Dated and derogatory — avoid in modern writing except when quoting older texts.
Word forms
trolloped past tense, trollops plural, trollops singular
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The old novel describes the character as a shameless _____.
Etymology
Origin uncertain; likely connected to Middle English trollen ("to roll or stroll about"), possibly influenced by Old Norse trǫll.
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What does “trollop” mean?
The word “trollop” means an old-fashioned, disparaging term for a promiscuous or disreputable woman. In plain terms, an old, insulting word for a woman seen as promiscuous.
How do you pronounce “trollop”?
“Trollop” is pronounced TROL-uhp (/ˈtɹɒl.əp/ in IPA).
How do you use “trollop” in a sentence?
Here is “trollop” used in a sentence: “The old novel describes the character as a shameless trollop.”
What part of speech is “trollop”?
“Trollop” is a noun.
Where does the word “trollop” come from?
The word “trollop” comes from Middle English. Origin uncertain; likely connected to Middle English trollen ("to roll or stroll about"), possibly influenced by Old Norse trǫll.