hussy

noun
UK: /ˈhʌsi/
US: /ˈhʌsi/

  1. A woman or girl considered immoral or badly behaved.

    1. She was called a hussy for wearing a short skirt.
    2. People gossiped, labeling her a brazen hussy when she started working late with her male colleague.

Synonyms

slut trollop strumpet floozy

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "hussy" is /ˈhʌsi/ in British English and /ˈhʌsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hussy": slut, trollop, strumpet, floozy.

Example usage of "hussy": "She was called a hussy for wearing a short skirt.". More examples on the page.