slattern

/ˈslædərn/
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Other forms: slatterns

Definitions of slattern
  1. noun
    a dirty untidy woman
    synonyms: slovenly woman, trollop
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    type of:
    pig, slob, sloven, slovenly person
    a coarse obnoxious person
  2. noun
    a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
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