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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.


SIMPLE

The movie is about a hooker who falls in love with a businessman.

CONTEXTUAL

The police were criticized for their treatment of the hookers working in the red-light district.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used as a derogatory label; use 'sex worker' for a neutral or respectful register.

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