slut
gb/slˈʌt/ us/slˈʌt/
C1
English
~ 6500
ribanc, kurva, rendetlen nőszemély
NOUN
C1
VULGAR
1
Usage pattern:
call [someone] a slut
He angrily called her a slut after she said she was seeing other people.
Miután a nő azt mondta, hogy másokkal is találkozgat, dühösen ribancnak nevezte.
The headline was widely condemned for describing the actress as a "slut" based on her private life.
A címet széles körben elítélték, amiért a színésznőt a magánélete alapján „ribancnak” nevezte.
Teenagers reported hearing the word "slut" shouted at girls who wore short skirts at school.
She was labeled a slut online just because she posted photos in a bikini.
Using words like "slut" to judge people’s sex lives is a form of verbal abuse.
Learner examples
Please do not call anyone a slut. It is a very bad word.
Kérlek, ne nevezz senkit ribancnak. Ez nagyon csúnya szó.
Some boys at school called her a slut, and she felt very hurt.
Néhány fiú az iskolában leribancozta, és ez nagyon bántotta.
The word "slut" is used to attack women for their sex life.
On the internet, people sometimes write "slut" in angry comments.
You should never use the word "slut" to talk about another person.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "slut" means an attractive or sexy woman and use it as a joke or compliment. This is usually very offensive and can shock or hurt people. Learners may also confuse it with the neutral word "slot" (for example, a time slot). "Slut" is a strong insult about someone’s sex life and should almost always be avoided, especially by non-native speakers.
Meaning
offensive term for promiscuous person
Collocations
call [someone] a slut
|dirty slut
|stupid slut
|you little slut
|like a slut
|total slut
Synonyms
whore (Also very offensive; more strongly suggests someone who sells sex, while "slut" focuses on being seen as sexually promiscuous.)
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skank (Very rude slang for a woman who is seen as sexually promiscuous and low class; similar insult but with an added sense of being cheap or dirty.)
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promiscuous person (Neutral description of someone with many sexual partners; lacks the strong insult and vulgar tone of "slut".)
Antonyms
prude (An insulting word for someone seen as too shy or strict about sex, opposite of being sexually free in this context.)
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chaste person (A neutral or positive term for someone who avoids sex or has very few partners, opposite of the idea behind "slut".)
Themes
sex
|relationships
|insults
Definition
A very rude and insulting word for someone, usually a woman, who is said to have sex with many different people.
A strongly offensive word for a person, especially a woman, who is judged or insulted for having many casual sexual partners or being seen as too sexually available.
NOUN
C2
SLANG
2
kurva
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a proud slut
She joked, "I’m such a slut for romance novels," using the word in a playful, exaggerated way.
Viccelődve azt mondta, hogy teljesen rá van kattanva a romantikus regényekre, vagyis a szót játékosan, eltúlozva használta.
In the interview she said she was a proud slut and refused to feel guilty about enjoying casual sex.
Az interjúban azt mondta, hogy büszkén vállalja ezt a megnevezést, és nem hajlandó bűntudatot érezni amiatt, hogy élvezi az alkalmi szexet.
Some people in sex-positive communities have tried to reclaim the word "slut" as a symbol of freedom.
Her friends called themselves "happy sluts" to show they rejected shame about their sex lives.
Even when used jokingly, calling someone a slut can still be hurtful or unwelcome.
Learner examples
She called herself a slut in a joke with close friends.
Közeli barátai között viccből kurvának nevezte magát.
Some women use the word "slut" to say they are not ashamed of sex.
Egyes nők a „kurva” szót arra használják, hogy kifejezzék: nem szégyellik a szexet.
He said, "I am a total slut for chocolate," meaning he likes it very much.
In some groups, people try to take back the word "slut" and make it positive.
Even in a joke, many people do not like being called a slut.
Common mistake:
Learners may see people using "slut" about themselves online and think it is safe or friendly in general. Outside of very close or specific communities, this word is still highly offensive and should not be used to describe others. It is easy to misread the social context, so learners are strongly advised not to use it except when clearly quoting or discussing the word itself.
Meaning
reclaimed term for sex‑positive person
Collocations
proud slut
|self-described slut
|sex-positive slut
|total slut for [something]
|reclaim the word "slut"
|slut phase
Synonyms
sex-positive person (Neutral to positive description; lacks the shock value and playful or provocative tone of the reclaimed use of "slut".)
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liberated woman (Focuses on freedom and independence; not limited to sex and is generally respectful, unlike the risky, edgy tone of "slut".)
Antonyms
prudish person (Someone viewed as uncomfortable or strict about sex, opposite to being open and relaxed about sexual activity.)
Themes
sex
|identity
|slang
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A word some people use about themselves or friends to mean they enjoy sex and are not ashamed, but many people still see it as a very rude word.
A word sometimes used in a playful or self-described way, especially by women, to mean a person who is open, relaxed, or enthusiastic about having many sexual partners and who rejects shame about sexual activity; still considered offensive by many people.
NOUN
C2
ARCHAIC
3
Usage pattern:
a lazy slut
In the nineteenth-century novel, the maid is called a slut for letting the kitchen fall into chaos.
A tizenkilencedik századi regényben a cselédet rendetlen nőszemélynek nevezik, mert hagyta, hogy teljesen felforduljon a konyha.
He scolded her as a "little slut" for leaving the house in such a state, using the word in its older sense of messy and lazy.
Azzal szidta, hogy rendetlen nőszemély, mert ilyen állapotban hagyta a házat; itt a szót a régebbi, rendetlen és lusta értelemben használta.
Some older dictionaries list "slut" primarily as an insult for a dirty, untidy woman, without mentioning sex.
The landlord complained that the previous tenant was a slut who never cleaned the bathroom.
This older meaning of "slut" is now rare and can easily be heard as sexual instead.
Learner examples
In old books, a "slut" can mean a woman who is very dirty and untidy.
Régi könyvekben a „slut” jelentheti azt, hogy egy nő nagyon piszkos és rendetlen.
The man in the story calls his wife a slut because the house is not clean.
A férfi a történetben azért nevezi a feleségét rendetlen nőszemélynek, mert nincs rend és tisztaság a házban.
Today, this meaning of "slut" is not common, and people usually think about sex when they hear the word.
Because of the modern meaning, you should not use this word, even for someone who is messy.
A dictionary from 1900 shows "slut" as an insult for a dirty woman.
Common mistake:
Learners reading older texts may think the word always has the modern sexual meaning. In some historical contexts it only means a dirty or lazy woman, but modern readers can still feel shocked. Learners should not try to use this older meaning in real life, because most people will interpret it sexually.
Meaning
old insult for dirty, untidy woman
Collocations
dirty little slut
|lazy slut
|untidy slut
|kitchen slut
|filthy slut
|slut of a house
Synonyms
slattern (A rare, formal word with almost the same meaning: a dirty or untidy woman; also dated but less obviously sexual than modern "slut".)
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slob (Informal word for a messy or untidy person of any gender; less gendered and not tied to older moral judgment of women’s domestic roles.)
Antonyms
neat woman (A woman who is clean and tidy, the opposite of the dirty or slovenly image in this sense.)
Themes
insults
|appearance
|history
|daily_life
|emotions
|relationships
Definition
An old and rude word for a woman who does not keep herself, her clothes, or her home clean and tidy.
An old-fashioned insulting word for a woman or girl who is dirty, slovenly, or very untidy in her appearance or habits, not specifically referring to sexual behaviour.
Grammar
Dictionary form
slut
IPA
GB/slˈʌt/
US/slˈʌt/
Syllables & stress
slut (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (slut)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: slut
- Plural: sluts
Word family
Forms
sluts
noun
Core family
slutty
adjective (offensive)
sluttiness
noun
Advanced or less common
sluttish
adjective (offensive)
sluttily
adverb
Expressions
a slut for [something]
1/ə slˈʌt fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
slang
jokingly say you love something
A playful and slang way to say you really love or cannot resist something, often used about food, music, or hobbies, not about sex.
Examples
- I’m such a slut for good coffee that I’ll cross the city for one perfect cup.
- She joked that she was a slut for K‑pop concerts and would go to any show she could.
- He wrote, "I’m a slut for dad jokes," meaning he loves them even if they are bad.
slut shame
1/slˈʌt ʃˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
criticize someone as a "slut"
To blame, attack, or insult someone for their real or supposed sexual activity, clothes, or body, often by calling them a "slut" or similar words.
Examples
- People felt the article was trying to slut shame the singer for dating several men.
- Teachers were told not to slut shame students based on how they dressed.
- She said society tends to slut shame women more than men for the same behaviour.
slut-shaming
1/slˈʌt ʃˈeɪmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
criticizing someone’s sexual behaviour
The act of blaming or insulting someone, usually a woman, for their real or supposed sexual activity, clothes, or body, by calling them things like "slut".
Examples
- The campaign aims to stop slut-shaming and support people’s right to make their own sexual choices.
- Many teenagers experience online slut-shaming when they post photos of themselves.
- She spoke out against the slut-shaming she faced after rumours about her private life spread at school.
SlutWalk
1/slˈʌtwˌɔk/
fixed phrase
protest march against victim-blaming
The name of public marches in different cities where people protest against blaming victims of sexual assault and against calling them words like "slut".
Examples
- Thousands of people joined the annual SlutWalk to protest victim-blaming and sexual violence.
- SlutWalk events around the world challenge the idea that clothing can justify harassment or assault.
- She carried a sign at SlutWalk that said, "My dress is not a yes."