slattern
1 of 2noun
slat·tern ˈsla-tərn 
: an untidy slovenly woman
also : slut, prostitute
slattern
2 of 2adjective
: slatternly
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Andy Webster, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2017
Adjective
Jo (Rita Tushingham, a 19-year-old newcomer then) is encumbered by her slattern mother (Dora Bryan). Andy Webster, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2017 Word History
Etymology
Noun
probably from German schlottern to hang loosely, slouch; akin to Dutch slodderen to hang loosely, slodder slut
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1639, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1684, in the meaning defined above
slatterns
noun
1
as in libertines
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- libertines
- degenerates
- perverts
- tramps
- reprobates
- pervs
- scumbags
- creeps
- shysters
- sleazebags
- sleazes
- slimeballs
- sleazeballs
- slimes
- scuzzballs
- pettifoggers
2
as in slobs
Synonyms & Similar Words
- slobs
- slovens
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- old maids
- neatniks