Trollop

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɑːləp/

Definitions of trollop

noun a woman perceived as sexually disreputable or promiscuous

Example Sentences

A1 She was called a trollop by the mean girls at school.

A2 The old lady warned her granddaughter not to dress like a trollop.

B1 The gossip magazines labeled her as a trollop for her scandalous behavior.

B2 The novel's antagonist was portrayed as a manipulative trollop who seduced the hero.

C1 The actress received backlash for her portrayal of a trollop in the controversial film.

C2 The author's use of the word 'trollop' sparked a debate about gender stereotypes in literature.

Examples of trollop in a Sentence

formal The gossip column accused the actress of being a trollop.

informal She's such a trollop, always flirting with every guy she meets.

slang I can't believe he's dating that trollop from the bar.

figurative Her reputation as a trollop preceded her wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of trollop

• past tense: trolloped
• plural: trollops
• comparative: more trollop
• superlative: most trollop
• present tense: trollops
• future tense: will trollop
• perfect tense: have trolloped
• continuous tense: is trolloping
• singular: trollop
• positive degree: trollop
• infinitive: to trollop
• gerund: trolloping
• participle: trolloping

Origin and Evolution of trollop

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'trollop' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'trollope', which meant a slovenly woman or a prostitute.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trollop' has evolved to primarily refer to a promiscuous or disreputable woman, with a negative connotation attached to it.