"Slut" is an English term that dates back to the late Middle Ages (15th–16th centuries), originally meaning a slovenly or untidy woman, with no sexual connotation. By the 17th–18th centuries, its meaning shifted to refer to a woman regarded as sexually promiscuous or morally loose, linking perceived sexual behavior with social judgment. The word has been widely used in literature, everyday speech, and moralistic contexts, historically as a strong insult toward women. Today, it remains highly derogatory in most contexts, though it has been partially reclaimed in some feminist and sex-positive communities to challenge stigma around female sexuality.

Визначення та значення слова «slut» англійською мовою

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