floozy
Americannoun
plural
floozies-
a gaudily dressed, usually immoral or sexually promiscuous woman (now often used facetiously).
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a prostitute.
noun
Etymology
Origin of floozy
First recorded in 1905–10; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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They said he was prone to outrageous gaffes, including once referring to women at tech companies as “token floozies,” a phrase Mr. Wadhwa later blamed on his poor English.
From New York Times
She looks as if she is telling him he has found his soulmate, or at any rate his match, a different proposition to the young floozies with whom he might been dallied until that point.
From The Guardian
If you don't believe me, examine the dystopia of the Capra movie -- the nighttime world of neon bars and drunks and showgirl floozies.
From Salon
They are the Web world’s version of rock ’n’ roll groupies, toadies, trophies, gold diggers and floozies.
From New York Times
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