whore

noun
UK: /hɔː/
US: /hɔːr/

  1. A person who has sex for money.

    1. She is a whore, working every night for little money. [ ] [ ]
    2. The character in the film is a complex portrayal of a street whore struggling to survive. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person regarded as willing to do anything to get money or other advantages.

    1. He is a whore for fame, always seeking attention. [ ] [ ]
    2. Critics accused the politician of being a media whore, eager to please anyone for positive coverage. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

slut gold digger hustler prostitute
whore verb

  1. To behave like a whore; to prostitute oneself (often figuratively).

    1. He whored himself out for a few dollars. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist refused to whore their talent for commercial gain, valuing artistic integrity above all. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whore" in English means: A person who has sex for money., A person regarded as willing to do anything to get money or other advantages..

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

Synonyms for "whore": slut, gold digger, hustler, prostitute.

Example usage of "whore": "She is a whore, working every night for little money.". More examples on the page.