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accountant

n.
US //əˈkaʊntənt// UK //ɐkˈaʊntənt// ac·coun·tant
  1. 1 financial professional (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    a person whose job is to keep or check financial records for a business or person.

    a professional responsible for maintaining, auditing, and inspecting the financial records of individuals or organisations.

    Example

    The company hired a new accountant to help with their yearly taxes.

    Example

    The senior accountant identified several discrepancies in the quarterly reports that suggested a significant error in the payroll system.
  2. 2 online sex worker (n.)
    C1 Advanced Slang Informal

    a word sometimes used on social media to mean a sex worker, used to avoid being blocked by the website.

    a euphemistic term used primarily on social media platforms to refer to sex workers or adult content creators to bypass automated content moderation.

    Example

    She told her followers she was an accountant to keep her video from being deleted.

    Example

    The term has gained traction as a coded label among online creators seeking to maintain their accounts while discussing their profession.

    Usage

    Often used in the phrase 'I'm an accountant' on platforms like TikTok or Instagram.

    Teacher's tip

    This is a very modern, internet-specific euphemism; learners should be aware of the double meaning in social media contexts.
    • sex worker
    • content creator
Origin

From Middle English, from Middle French acuntant. Equivalent to account + -ant. First attested in the mid 15th century.

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