Word
slutty
Phoneticsslut·ty, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɫəˌti/
UK/slˈʌti/
Definition
adj. describing a style of dress or behavior that is very sexually suggestive. It is often used to judge people, but some people now use it in a fun or confident way.
adj. characterised by or suggestive of sexual promiscuity. Often carries a derogatory or judgmental tone, though it is increasingly reclaimed in informal contexts to describe bold, revealing fashion choices.
Examples
“She wore a slutty costume to the Halloween party.”
“The magazine was criticized for its focus on slutty outfits rather than the actual talent of the performers.”
“While the term remains a potent slur in many social circles, certain subcultures have attempted to subvert its negative power by adopting a slutty aesthetic as a form of bodily autonomy.”
Examples
simple
“She wore a slutty costume to the Halloween party.”
contextual
“The magazine was criticized for its focus on slutty outfits rather than the actual talent of the performers.”
complex
“While the term remains a potent slur in many social circles, certain subcultures have attempted to subvert its negative power by adopting a slutty aesthetic as a form of bodily autonomy.”
Usage
Typically used as a predicative or attributive adjective; highly informal and potentially offensive depending on the audience.
Etymology
From slut + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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