Slattern: meaning, definitions and examples
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slattern
[ ˈslætərn ]
derogatory
A dirty, untidy woman.
Synonyms
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.
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.