whores

word · lemma: whore

/ˈhɔɹz/
horz
/hˈɔːz/
hawz

Definition

An offensive and derogatory term for women who work as prostitutes; sometimes used as an insult for women in a judgmental way.

Usage & Nuances

Very offensive, extremely vulgar, and not appropriate in formal or polite settings. Mainly used as a strong insult or insultingly for sex workers. The singular 'whore' is common as an insult; the plural is less frequent but still very strong.

Example Sentences

People should not call women whores.

basic

Some people use whores as an insult, but it's very rude.

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You can't just go around calling people whores—that's unacceptable.

natural

She was angry because someone called her and her friends whores.

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That word, whores, is really offensive—please don't use it.

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The movie showed a group of whores in the city.

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