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Meaning of whore

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

whore

Pronunciation:/hɔː//hɔɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

    Synonyms:sex worker
  2. A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage.

    Synonyms:sellout

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who is sexually promiscuous; a slut.

  2. A person who is unscrupulous, especially one who compromises their principles for gain.

  3. A person who will violate behavioral standards to achieve something desired.

  4. A contemptible person.

verb

Definitions

  1. To prostitute oneself.

  2. To engage the services of a prostitute.

  3. To pimp; to pander.

  4. To promote shamelessly.

    Example: Did you see him on that chat show, whoring his new book?