Slattern: meaning, definitions and examples

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slattern

 

[ ˈslætərn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

derogatory

A dirty, untidy woman.

Synonyms

messy person, slob, sloven

Examples of usage

  • She was a slattern who never cleaned up after herself.
  • The slattern left dirty dishes all over the house.
  • The slattern's appearance was disheveled and unkempt.
  • The slattern's unkempt hair and dirty clothes were a sight to behold.
  • The slattern's room was a mess of dirty laundry and scattered belongings.
Context #2 | Noun

archaic

A woman who is careless and negligent in her personal habits.

Synonyms

careless woman, slovenly woman, untidy woman

Examples of usage

  • The slattern's lack of personal hygiene was evident to all who knew her.
  • Back in the 18th century, a slattern was considered a disgrace to her family.

Translations

Translations of the word "slattern" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desleixada

🇮🇳 अस्वच्छ और गंदी महिला

🇩🇪 Schlampe

🇮🇩 pemalas

🇺🇦 неохайна жінка

🇵🇱 niechlujna kobieta

🇯🇵 だらしない女 (darashinai onna)

🇫🇷 femme négligée

🇪🇸 mujer descuidada

🇹🇷 pasaklı kadın

🇰🇷 지저분한 여자 (jijeobunhan yeoja)

🇸🇦 امرأة مهملة

🇨🇿 nepořádná žena

🇸🇰 neporiadna žena

🇨🇳 邋遢的女人 (lātà de nǚrén)

🇸🇮 nemarna ženska

🇮🇸 óreiðukona

🇰🇿 ұқыпсыз әйел

🇬🇪 ზარმაცი ქალი

🇦🇿 düzgünsüz qadın

🇲🇽 mujer descuidada

Word origin

The word 'slattern' originated in the late 16th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'slater', meaning a woman of loose character. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to a woman who is dirty, untidy, and careless in her personal habits. The term was often used in a derogatory manner to criticize women for their appearance and behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,988, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.