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Sket
01
a woman regarded as promiscuous, often used to shame her sexual behavior
Dialect
British
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
skets
What is the origin of the term "sket" and how is it used?
"Sket" is a slang term for a woman regarded as promiscuous, used to shame her sexual behavior. It emerged in British English in the late 20th century, possibly derived from older words like "skate" or "skeet," with a connotation of slipperiness or moral looseness. The term is primarily used in informal, derogatory, or judgmental contexts, often among peers or in street and youth culture. It is highly offensive, gendered, and never neutral, carrying strong social stigma.
Examples
Do n't listen to him, he's calling her a sket for no reason.



























