trollop
Americannoun
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an immoral or sexually promiscuous woman (now often used facetiously).
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a prostitute.
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an untidy or slovenly woman; slattern.
noun
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a promiscuous woman, esp a prostitute
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an untidy woman; slattern
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of trollop
First recorded in 1605–15; earlier trollops; perhaps akin to troll 1
Example Sentences
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Promptness is a virtue, Mr. Trollop, and I perceive that you have it.
From The Gilded Age, Part 5. by Warner, Charles Dudley
Laura welcomed Mr. Trollop, a grave, carefully dressed and very respectable looking man, with a bald head, standing collar and old fashioned watch seals.
From The Gilded Age, Part 5. by Warner, Charles Dudley
You see you are premature, Mr. Trollop, the wonderful tragedy is not done yet, by any means.
From The Gilded Age, Part 5. by Warner, Charles Dudley
He urged her not to attempt to influence Mr. Trollop in any way, and explained that whatever she might attempt in that direction would surely be used against her and with damaging effect.
From The Gilded Age, Part 5. by Warner, Charles Dudley
Mr Trollop opened his eyes rather widely at this novel aspect of the case.
From The Gilded Age, Part 5. by Warner, Charles Dudley
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