English Reference
Adjective

slutty

adj.
C1 Advanced US /ˈsɫəˌti/ UK /slˈʌti/ slut·ty

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.


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.


From slut + -y.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level C1 · Advanced
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