Slattern

Pronunciation: /ˈslætərn/

Definitions of slattern

noun a slovenly or untidy woman

Example Sentences

A1 She was known as the neighborhood slattern, always leaving her trash out in the yard.

A2 The slattern in the office never bothered to tidy up her desk, much to the annoyance of her coworkers.

B1 The slatternly appearance of the house was a stark contrast to the immaculate homes on the street.

B2 Despite her reputation as a slattern, she was actually a very organized and efficient worker.

C1 The slattern's unkempt appearance belied her intelligence and sharp wit.

C2 The slattern's carefree attitude towards cleanliness often caused tension with her more fastidious roommates.

Examples of slattern in a Sentence

formal The slatternly appearance of the room left a poor impression on the guests.

informal She's such a slattern, always leaving her things all over the place.

slang I can't believe he's dating that slattern, she's a total mess.

figurative The neglect of the garden had turned it into a slattern of weeds and overgrown plants.

Grammatical Forms of slattern

• past tense: slatterned
• plural: slatterns
• comparative: more slatternly
• superlative: most slatternly
• present tense: slatterns
• future tense: will slattern
• perfect tense: have slatterned
• continuous tense: is slatterning
• singular: slattern
• positive degree: slattern
• infinitive: to slattern
• gerund: slatterning
• participle: slatterned

Origin and Evolution of slattern

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'slattern' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'slatrige' meaning a dirty, untidy woman.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a woman who is dirty or untidy, the word 'slattern' has evolved to also imply laziness or sloppiness in general, regardless of gender.