trollop

[trol-uhp]

noun

Older Use.

1. an immoral or sexually promiscuous woman (now often used facetiously).

2. a prostitute.

3. an untidy or slovenly woman; slattern.

trollop

/ ˈtrɒləp /

noun

1. a promiscuous woman, esp a prostitute

2. an untidy woman; slattern

Other Word Forms

• trollopy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of trollop¹

First recorded in 1605–15; earlier trollops; perhaps akin to troll ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of trollop¹

C17: perhaps from German dialect Trolle prostitute; perhaps related to _trull

Example Sentences

“She is a trollop, and is anxious only that there should be a supply of men.”

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“In the real world, much more callous or loaded words are used, from ‘trollop’ to ‘side piece.’

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If you offer to show your tarse to even the most biddable trollop these days it won’t go well for you.

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From questioning Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sexuality to calling White House Press Secretary a "trollop," Handler has been firing shots left and right at Republicans.

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The leaflet talked about “trollops”, “slags”, “crumpet”, “mingers”, and the desirability of misogyny; there were passing references to the horrors of “homosexual humiliation” and “outright homosexual debauchery”.

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