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sluttery

/ˈslʌt.ə.ɹi/
slut · ter · y
Adverb:sluttishly
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Plural:slutteries
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Adjective:sluttish
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• noun

1

Slovenliness, untidiness, or extreme neglect of cleanliness in housekeeping and personal appearance (archaic).

Example

"In seventeenth-century folklore, mischievous household fairies were said to pinch servants who indulged in laziness and domestic sluttery."

2

Sexually promiscuous behavior or conduct, especially when judged disparagingly (derogatory).

Example

"The Victorian moralist's pamphlet railed against the perceived vice and sluttery of thecity's entertainment districts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In older literature (such as Shakespeare), "sluttery" primarily meant domestic untidiness or slovenliness rather than sexual promiscuity, whereas modern usage carries a strongly derogatory sexual connotation.

• Rhymes for sluttery

• Nearby Words

slushiness
slushy
slut
sluttery
sluttily
sluttiness
sluttish

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 15th century, formed from the Middle English noun "slutte" (originally meaning a dirty, untidy, or slovenly woman) combined with the suffix "-ery".

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sluttery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sluttery
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