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Smutty: meaning, definitions and examples

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smutty

 

[ ˈsmʌti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing content

The term 'smutty' refers to material that contains indecent or obscene content, particularly of a sexual nature. It can be used to describe literature, movies, or conversations that are suggestive or explicit. The word often carries a connotation of being playful or humorous rather than purely vulgar.

Synonyms

indecent, lascivious, lewd, obscene, salacious

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys reading smutty novels in her free time.
  • The comedian's smutty joke had the audience in stitches.
  • They were criticized for releasing a smutty film that didn't align with family values.
  • His smutty comments during the meeting were inappropriate.
  • The blog features a mix of serious articles and smutty posts.

Translations

Translations of the word "smutty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 safado

🇮🇳 अश्लील

🇩🇪 schlüpfrig

🇮🇩 mesum

🇺🇦 непристойний

🇵🇱 nieprzyzwoity

🇯🇵 わいせつな

🇫🇷 obsène

🇪🇸 obsceno

🇹🇷 ayıp

🇰🇷 추잡한

🇸🇦 فاحش

🇨🇿 nepřístojný

🇸🇰 neprístojný

🇨🇳 猥亵的

🇸🇮 nepristojno

🇮🇸 ósiðlegt

🇰🇿 әдепсіз

🇬🇪 არასწორი

🇦🇿 əxlaqsız

🇲🇽 obsceno

Etymology

The word 'smutty' originates from the late 19th century, derived from 'smut', which means soot or dirt. The context of the term evolved to refer specifically to dirty or obscene material. In literature and cultural discussions, 'smut' didn't just present dirt in a literal sense; rather, it became associated with anything considered morally questionable, particularly in relation to sexual content. The suffix '-y' transforms 'smut' into an adjective, indicating that something is characterized by smut. Over the years, the perception of 'smutty' content has varied significantly, often reflecting changing societal norms regarding sexuality and obscenity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,326 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.