
Hooker
Taboo Term
Very informal and often seen as offensive. Use carefully, if at all, in polite conversation.

The term 'hooker' should be used with caution, as it can be disrespectful.
Gender Specific
Typically refers to females, but can apply to any sex worker regardless of gender.

Though commonly used for females, 'hooker' can also refer to male sex workers.
Context Matters
Mainly used to talk about sex work in informal, or sometimes derogatory contexts.

He refereed to a character in the movie as a 'hooker', addressing her profession.
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CourtesanEscortProstituteStreetwalkerWhore
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