hookers
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈhʊkɝz// UK //hˈʊkəz// hook·ers
n. a person who sells sex for money. This is a very informal and often rude word for a sex worker.
n. a person who engages in sexual activity for payment. Highly informal and frequently derogatory in tone; 'sex worker' is the preferred neutral term in professional contexts.
The movie is about a hooker who falls in love with a businessman.
The police were criticized for their treatment of the hookers working in the red-light district.
Usage
Often used as a derogatory label; use 'sex worker' for a neutral or respectful register.