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to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground
to spread or introduce something, such as an idea or feeling, usually resulting in its widespread impact or development
to plant seeds in the ground
an adult female pig, especially one that has given birth to piglets
a woman regarded as dirty or repulsive
What is the origin of the term "sow" and how is it used?
"Sow" is a slang term used to describe a woman regarded as dirty, repulsive, or morally undesirable. It comes from the literal female pig, an animal long associated with filth and slovenliness, and has been used metaphorically in English for centuries to insult women's appearance, hygiene, or character. The term is strongly derogatory and appears in informal, hostile, or contemptuous contexts. It is never neutral and is intended to shame or demean the woman it targets.
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