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Hooker
Taboo Term![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Very informal and often seen as offensive. Use carefully, if at all, in polite conversation. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/YMODAo9OafG7x4GxZXMfpShvg.webp)
Gender Specific![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Typically refers to females, but can apply to any sex worker regardless of gender. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/d3T8hVKyp6XBOrthk3xVviHwg.webp)
Context Matters![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Mainly used to talk about sex work in informal, or sometimes derogatory contexts. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/xCipXUsWqK9zeG3S8oxP50hDFmU.webp)