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slutty

/ˈslʌti/
slut · ty

Adverb:sluttily
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• adjective

1

Considered sexually promiscuous or indecent, or (of clothing and appearance) regarded as overly revealing or provocative.

Example

"The school dress code was criticized for unfairly labeling ordinary summer clothes as slutty."


2

Extravagantly rich, messy, or indulgent (used humorously in slang of food or desserts).

Example

"The bakery became famous for its slutty brownies, which layer cookie dough and Oreo cookies beneath rich chocolate fudge."


3

Dirty, untidy, or slovenly in appearance or housekeeping (archaic).

Example

"In seventeenth-century diaries, the word was commonly used to scold servants for keeping a slutty kitchen."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used as a derogatory term for perceived sexual promiscuity or revealing attire (especially toward women), though sometimes reclaimed in informal contexts. In culinary slang, it is used humorously and positively to describe rich, indulgent food.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from the noun 'slut' (originally meaning a slovenly or untidy woman) plus the adjective suffix '-y'; its primary meaning shifted from untidiness to sexual promiscuity in the 20th century.

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