Strumpet: meaning, definitions and examples
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strumpet
[ หstrสmpษชt ]
derogatory term
A strumpet is an old-fashioned term often used to describe a woman who engages in promiscuous behavior or has sexual relations with many men without the constraints of marriage. It carries a negative connotation and is rarely used in contemporary language, as it reflects societal judgments about women's sexuality. In literature, the term has historically been used to highlight themes of morality, seduction, and social status. Its usage can be seen in various historical texts, often aimed at shaming or denigrating women.
Synonyms
harlot, prostitute, slut, whore.
Examples of usage
- The novel depicted her as a strumpet, flaunting her beauty.
- He referred to her as a strumpet, unaware of her true character.
- In the play, the strumpet was a clever heroine at heart.
Translations
Translations of the word "strumpet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น prostituta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคถเฅเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Hure
๐ฎ๐ฉ pelacur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพััะธัััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ prostytutka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅจผๅฉฆ
๐ซ๐ท prostituรฉe
๐ช๐ธ prostituta
๐น๐ท fuhuล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐฝ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ prostitutka
๐ธ๐ฐ prostitutka
๐จ๐ณ ๅฆๅฅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ prostitutka
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณrnarlรถgg
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะทำฉะบัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fahiลe
๐ฒ๐ฝ prostituta
Etymology
The word 'strumpet' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French term 'estrumpette,' which is a diminutive form of 'estrump,' referring to a woman of loose morals or a prostitute. The roots can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic word 'strumpaz,' which carried similar meanings. Over the centuries, strumpet has been used in various forms of literature to convey moral judgments about women's sexuality, often reflecting the patriarchal norms of society. During the Renaissance, it became more prominently associated with the themes of seduction and downfall, particularly in plays and poems. Though the term has largely fallen out of common usage in modern English, it still retains a strong historical connotation, reflecting societal attitudes toward women and their sexual autonomy.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,234 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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