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a woman mocked for attending hockey games mainly to pursue romantic or sexual attention from players
What is the origin of the term "hockey whore" and how is it used?
Hockey whore is a slang term that appeared in late 20th-century English to mock a woman who attends hockey games primarily to pursue romantic or sexual attention from players. The insult comes from pairing "hockey," signaling the sport or setting, with "whore," used here to imply opportunistic sexual motivation. The logic is straightforward: it labels someone based on perceived behavior rather than actual involvement in the sport. Historically, it was derogatory and mocking, and today it remains offensive and informal, used to ridicule or shame women seen as using social or sexual strategy in athletic contexts.
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