Whore

/hɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual intercourse for payment; a prostitute.

He met a whore on the street who offered her services.

A term used derogatorily to describe someone who is considered promiscuous or unfaithful.

She called him a whore for cheating on her with multiple partners.

verb

To engage in sexual activity for payment or to behave promiscuously.

He claimed that he would never whore himself for money.

Old English 'hore', related to German 'Hure', from Proto-Germanic. The term has roots in various Indo-European languages.

whore yourself out

To compromise one's integrity for gain, especially in a sexual context.

whore around

To engage in promiscuous sexual behavior.

prostitution

The practice of engaging in sexual activity for payment.

sex work

The exchange of sexual services for money.

He called her a ho when he found out about her dating history.

Bitch

She was called a bitch for standing up for herself against the accusations.

Skeet

In the club scene, many girls are skeets looking for attention.