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单词 slattern
释义

slattern

1 of 2

noun

slat·​tern ˈsla-tərn How to pronounce slattern (audio)
: an untidy slovenly woman
also : slut, prostitute

slattern

2 of 2

adjective

: slatternly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Jo (Rita Tushingham, a 19-year-old newcomer then) is encumbered by her slattern mother (Dora Bryan). Andy Webster, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2017

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably from German schlottern to hang loosely, slouch; akin to Dutch slodderen to hang loosely, slodder slut

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1639, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1684, in the meaning defined above

slattern

noun

1
as in tramp

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • tramp
  • libertine
  • reprobate
  • degenerate
  • perv
  • pervert
  • sleazebag
  • slimeball
  • creep
  • scuzzball
  • sleazeball
  • scumbag
  • shyster
  • slime
  • sleaze
  • pettifogger
2
as in sloven

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • sloven
  • slob

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • old maid
  • neatnik
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