thot
Americannoun
Usage
What does thot mean? Thot is a slang for a “slut” or “whore.” It originally stands for that ho over there. Thot is sometimes used as a generic term for a woman, similar to ho or b*tch. While many have reclaimed the term, thot is generally considered sexist and disparaging. Content warning: the following sections include further references to sexual and sexist content, which is involved in the history and use of the slang term.
Etymology
Origin of thot
Acronym for t(hat) h(o) o(ver) t(here) ; see ho 3 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Just thot I'd pass this along for possible consideration...
From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2010
And the rebs I gess thot we was teched and they begin to give way.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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Tonight when I walked amongst em I seed a man and I swer to you I thot it was pa at first look.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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I thot it was onley in the army.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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I said to myself Charlie if they make fun of you dont get sore because you remember their not so smart like you once thot they were.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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