trollop

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.1.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Origin uncertain; apparently connected with troll.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈtɹɒl.əp/, SAMPA: /"trQl.@p/

[edit] Noun

trollop (plural trollops)

1. A woman held by others as retaining a vulgar and discourteous disposition.
2. (derogatory) A strumpet.

[edit] Usage notes

This term connotes a debasement of class or social standing.

[edit] Synonyms

See WikiSaurus:promiscuous woman

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[edit] Verb

to trollop (third-person singular simple present trollops, present participle trolloping, simple past and past participle trolloped)

1. to act in a sluggish or slovenly manner
2. (Scotch) to dangle soggily : become bedraggled
3. to behave like a trollop