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hussy Synonyms
Another word for hussy
Choosing another word for hussy depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An impudent, brazen, or dianggap-immoral woman (often used as an old-fashioned term of disapproval).
Usage Example
"In the Victorian novel, the gossipy neighbors scandalously referred to the outspoken newcomer as a brazen minx."
Strong
minx
trollop
strumpet
tart
flirt
coquette
jade
wench
• noun (Context 2)
A mischievous, cheeky, or boldly spirited girl (often used playfully or affectionately).
Usage Example
"The grandmother laughed and called her toddler granddaughter a little minx for stealing the last cookie from the plate."
Strongest
minx
Strong
rascal
scamp
Weak
imp
• noun (Context 3)
A small, portable sewing kit or cloth roll containing needles, thread, and pins, historically carried by soldiers and sailors.
Usage Example
"The museum display included a Civil War soldier's leather housewife still holding bone buttons and linen thread."
Strongest
housewife
Opposites of hussy
The opposite of hussy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
lady
prude
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hussy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hussy