trollop

American  

[trol-uhp] / ˈtrɒl əp /

noun

Older Use.

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

2. a prostitute.

3. an untidy or slovenly woman; slattern.

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trollop British  

/ ˈtrɒləp /

noun

1. a promiscuous woman, esp a prostitute

2. an untidy woman; slattern

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Other Word Forms

• trollopy
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of trollop

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

Example Sentences

"This is perfectly absurd, madam, perfectly absurd!" and Mr. Trollop affected a laugh of derision.

From The Gilded Age, Part 5. by Warner, Charles Dudley

The next evening at Mrs. Gloverson's party, she said to Mr. Buckstone: "I want Mr. Trollop to make his great speech on the Pension bill."

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

"No, I am afraid not—if you have resumed your principles, Mr. Trollop."

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