Petra Collins

I'm used to seeing women being degraded, slut shamed, harassed for what they look like. Even the most powerful women in the world are measured by their appearance and constantly ridiculed for it.

Canadian Artist

The word 'slut' is often used to insult or shame someone for their sexual behavior.

Derogatory Usage

Using 'slut' can be considered offensive or vulgar, especially in public or formal contexts.

Avoid Public Use

Although 'slut' targets women, modern usage sometimes extends to men with similar meaning.

Gendered Insult

The 'unclean' definition is old-fashioned and not commonly understood in modern English.

Outdated Insult

You might encounter this outdated sense in classic literature or historical texts.

Literary References

Determine if 'slut' refers to cleanliness by context, such as discussion of domestic skills.

Context Clues

 and even less trouble having sex with her. The second is our leading lady, the beautiful but demure woman our leading man falls in love with despite not noticing her at first or not liking her if he did. The first is the slut.

Slut