Thot

Pronunciation: /θɒt/

Definitions of thot

noun a derogatory slang term for a promiscuous person, usually a woman

Example Sentences

A1 She is a thot.

A2 The thot was gossiping about everyone.

B1 The thot's behavior was inappropriate.

B2 I heard she got called a thot at school.

C1 The term 'thot' is often used in a derogatory manner.

C2 She was labeled a thot by her peers, causing her distress.

Examples of thot in a Sentence

formal The term 'thot' is often used to refer to a person who is considered promiscuous.

informal I heard Sarah called Jessica a thot behind her back.

slang Don't be such a thot, dude.

figurative Her reputation as a thot followed her wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of thot

• past tense: thotted
• plural: thots
• comparative: more thot
• superlative: most thot
• present tense: thots
• future tense: will thot
• perfect tense: have thotted
• continuous tense: is thotting
• singular: thot
• positive degree: very thot
• infinitive: to thot
• gerund: thotting
• participle: thotted

Origin and Evolution of thot

First Known Use: 2012 year

Language of Origin: African American Vernacular English (AAVE)

Story behind the word: The word 'thot' originated as an acronym for 'That Ho Over There' in African American Vernacular English (AAVE). It was initially used as a derogatory term to refer to promiscuous women.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'thot' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe someone, usually a woman, who is perceived as promiscuous or attention-seeking. It has also been reclaimed by some individuals as a term of empowerment or solidarity within certain communities.