Hooker: meaning, definitions and examples

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hooker

 

[ หˆhสŠkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sex work

A hooker is a slang term typically used to refer to a person, often a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for money. This practice is often referred to as prostitution. It's important to note that the term carries negative connotations and is often associated with illegal or unsafe conditions. The use of this term can be pejorative and may reflect societal stigmas surrounding sex work. Discussions around the profession often involve debates on legality, personal choice, and the social implications of sex work.

Synonyms

escort, prostitute, sex worker

Examples of usage

  • The police cracked down on the area known for hookers.
  • She was labeled a hooker in the tabloids.
  • He hired a hooker for the night.
  • Many people judge hookers harshly without understanding their circumstances.

Translations

Translations of the word "hooker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น garota de programa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅˆเคถเฅเคฏเคพเคตเฅƒเคคเฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hure

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelacur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prostytutka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃฒๆ˜ฅๅฉฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prostituรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prostituta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fahiลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค์ถ˜๋ถ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุนุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prostitรบtka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ“ๅฅณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญfl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะทำฉะบัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prostituta

Etymology

The term "hooker" has an uncertain origin; however, it is commonly believed to have emerged in the United States in the late 19th century. One popular theory attributes the origin to a Civil War general named Joseph Hooker, who was known to camp near brothels and where soldiers would often visit these establishments. Over time, the association of the general's name with sex work became popular, leading to the slang term. The word has since evolved and spread, often representing a broader concept of sex work, though it remains heavily laden with stigma and derogatory implications. While there have been attempts to reclaim the term within parts of the sex worker community, its historical roots often result in continued societal prejudice.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,893, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.