What Does Calling Someone Harlot Mean?

old-fashioned, disparaging. : a person who has sex with someone in exchange for money : prostitute … the jewel-eyed harlots of his imagination …—

Is the word harlot offensive?

Harlot is an old-fashioned word for a prostitute — a woman who has sex for money. These days, calling a woman a harlot is usually done humorously. This word is too old-sounding and unusual to be very insulting.

What is a another word for harlot?

synonyms for harlot
  • concubine.
  • courtesan.
  • floozy.
  • hussy.
  • slut.
  • streetwalker.
  • strumpet.
  • tramp.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.