Definition of STRUMPET

strumpet

Meanings

Plural: strumpets

Noun

  • a woman adulterer
  • A female prostitute.
  • A woman who is very sexually active.
  • A female adulterer.
  • A mistress.
  • A trollop; a whore.

Verb

  • To debauch.
  • To dishonour with the reputation of being a strumpet; to belie; to slander.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English strumpet, strompet, strumpett. Further origin uncertain; possibly from Middle Dutch strompen (“to stalk”) or strompe (“stocking”); or Late Latin stuprum (“violation”) or stuprare (“to violate”).

Synonyms

adulteress, fornicatress, hussy, jade, loose woman, promiscuous woman, prostitute, sexual partner, slut, trollop

Scrabble Score: 12

strumpet is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
strumpet is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
strumpet is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

strumpet is a valid Words With Friends word