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Sluthead
01
a person regarded as promiscuous, contemptible, or morally loose
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
slutheads
What is the origin of the term "sluthead" and how is it used?
"Sluthead" is a slang term used to describe a person, usually a woman, regarded as promiscuous, contemptible, or morally loose. It likely emerged in English in the 19th or early 20th century as a compound of "slut" (a term for a woman considered sexually careless or untidy) and "head" (metaphorically referring to the person). The term is strongly derogatory, used in informal, hostile, or judgmental contexts to shame someone's sexual behavior or character. It is never neutral and carries a high degree of moral condemnation.
Examples
That sluthead was flirting with everyone in sight.



























