Difference between Hussy and Trollop

What is the difference between Hussy and Trollop?

Hussy as a noun is a pert girl; a frolicsome or sportive young woman; -- used playfully, in jest. while Trollop as a noun is a woman held by others as retaining a vulgar and discourteous disposition.

Hussy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A pert girl; a frolicsome or sportive young woman; -- used playfully, in jest. A worthless woman or girl; a forward wench; a jade; -- used as a term of contempt or reproach. A housewife or housekeeper - obsolete usage. A case or bag. See Housewife.

Trollop

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A woman held by others as retaining a vulgar and discourteous disposition.A strumpet.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to act in a sluggish or slovenly manner(Scotch) to dangle soggily : become bedraggledto behave like a trollop

We hope you now know whether to use Hussy or Trollop in your sentence.

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