How to Pronounce "whorish"
word
ˈhɔɹɪʃ
HAWR-ish
ˈhɔɹɪʃ
HAWR-ish
Definition
Used offensively to describe someone, especially a woman, behaving or appearing in a way considered sexually provocative or like a prostitute.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔɹɪʃ
British English
ˈhɔɹɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAWR-ish
UK
HAWR-ish
Listen in Context
She was insulted when they called her whorish.
That movie was criticized for its whorish costumes.
Some old novels use the word whorish to describe female characters.
His comment about her looking whorish caused an argument.