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strumpet

UK
/ˈstrʌmpɪt/
US
/ˈstrʌmpɪt/

Translations

strumpetnoun
strumpets
pl
UK
/ˈstrʌmpɪt/
US
/ˈstrʌmpɪt/
The novel depicted the life of a strumpet in the bustling streets of 19th-century London.
Le roman dépeignait la vie d'une prostituée dans les rues animées de Londres au XIXe siècle.
Additional translations
catinPéjoratif, vieilli.
Synonyms
harlot
courtesan
hooker
slut
trollop
whore
prostitute
strumpetverb
strumpeted
Past Simple
strumpeted
Past Participle
strumpeting
Gerund
UK
/ˈstrʌmpɪt/
US
/ˈstrʌmpɪt/
Archaic; chiefly literary, both transitive and intransitive.
prostituerPeut aussi s'employer au pronominal : se prostituer.
The playwright accused the actor of strumpeting his art for cheap applause.
Le dramaturge a accusé l'acteur d'avoir prostitué son art pour des applaudissements bon marché.
strumpetadjective
more strumpet
Comp.
most strumpet
Super.
UK
/ˈstrʌmpɪt/
US
/ˈstrʌmpɪt/
Archaic; used attributively to describe something characteristic of a prostitute or harlot.
putassierVieilli ou péjoratif.
She cast him a strumpet smile and turned away.
Elle lui lança un sourire putassier et se détourna.

Definitions

strumpetnoun
A woman who engages in sexual activity for money; a prostitute.
The novel depicted the life of a strumpet in the bustling streets of 19th-century London.
An immoral or promiscuous woman; a whore (archaic, derogatory).
He angrily branded her a strumpet for flirting with every man at the tavern.
strumpetverb
To prostitute (oneself or another); to debase by engaging in sexual commerce (archaic).
The playwright accused the actor of strumpeting his art for cheap applause.
strumpetadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a prostitute; wanton; whorish (archaic).
She cast him a strumpet smile and turned away.
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