Word of the week: Slattern

It was used to hilarious effect in an episode of "True Blood" this season.

slattern

2 entries found.

1. ¹slattern (noun)
2. ²slattern (adjective)

Main Entry:

¹slat·tern

Pronunciation:

\ˈsla-tərn\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

probably from German schlottern to hang loosely, slouch; akin to Dutch slodderen to hang loosely, slodder slut

Date:

circa 1639

: an untidy slovenly woman ; also : slut, prostitute