slattern

noun
UK: /ˈslætərn/
US: /ˈslætərn/

  1. A woman who is dirty, untidy, and careless in her appearance or habits.

    1. She's a slattern because her clothes are always messy.
    2. People thought she was a slattern because her house was never tidy.

Synonyms

sloven slut mop trollop
slattern adjective

  1. Describes something (often a place) characterized by a dirty and untidy condition.

    1. The room was slattern, with clothes on the floor.
    2. I found the kitchen in a slattern state after the party.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "slattern": sloven, slut, mop, trollop.

Example usage of "slattern": "She's a slattern because her clothes are always messy.". More examples on the page.