Hussy

/ˈhʌsi/
noun

A woman who is not respectful, very impolite and behaving badly.

She's a shameless hussy, flirting with every man she meets.
Visual representation of "hussy" - A woman who is not respectful, very impolite and behaving badly

Often appears as...

  • shameless hussy
  • bold hussy

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

An old word for a housewife or a woman who manages a household.

Back in medieval times, the village hussy was in charge of maintaining order in the home.
Visual representation of "hussy" - An old word for a housewife or a woman who manages a household

Often appears as...

  • village hussy
  • medieval hussy

Usage tips

Formal, Neutral

Historical

noun

A girl or woman who is considered to be bold or brazen.

With her bright red dress and cheeky smile, some considered her to be a hussy.
Visual representation of "hussy" - A girl or woman who is considered to be bold or brazen

Often appears as...

  • brazen hussy
  • bold hussy

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A woman who is not respectful, very impolite and behaving badly.

She's a shameless hussy, flirting with every man she meets.
Visual representation of "hussy" - A woman who is not respectful, very impolite and behaving badly

Often appears as...

  • shameless hussy
  • bold hussy

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

An old word for a housewife or a woman who manages a household.

Back in medieval times, the village hussy was in charge of maintaining order in the home.
Visual representation of "hussy" - An old word for a housewife or a woman who manages a household

Often appears as...

  • village hussy
  • medieval hussy

Usage tips

Formal, Neutral

Historical

noun

A girl or woman who is considered to be bold or brazen.

With her bright red dress and cheeky smile, some considered her to be a hussy.
Visual representation of "hussy" - A girl or woman who is considered to be bold or brazen

Often appears as...

  • brazen hussy
  • bold hussy

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Negative Implication

The term 'hussy' carries a strong negative judgment and suggests moral disapproval.

Illustration for Negative Implication
She was unfairly labeled a hussy for speaking her mind.
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Often Offensive

'Hussy' can be offensive and is best avoided in polite conversation or professional settings.

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Calling someone a hussy at work can be seen as harassment.
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Gender Specific

The word 'hussy' is gender-specific and applies only to women, reflecting outdated attitudes.

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The term hussy seems out of place in a society striving for gender equality.
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Quote examples

Don Herold

American Writer

Golf may be a hussy, but I love her.
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Quote examples

Don Herold

American Writer

Golf may be a hussy, but I love her.
Portrait of Don Herold
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