Slapper

Slapper

A slut.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Slapper, that is."
"I've never seen such a Slapper in all my life."

Etymology & History

British derogatory slang for promiscuous woman, possibly from 'slap' (makeup heavily applied, hence cheap appearance) or from Yiddish. Emerged in the 1990s. Offensive term similar to 'slag'. The connection to makeup suggests class prejudice in the term.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
1990s
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Slang
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