Whore
(noun)
- A woman who engages in sexual activity for payment.
- A person considered promiscuous or immoral.
- A person considered to be of loose morals, or someone who is considered to be greedy or exploiting others for personal gain.
Origin:
The word 'whore' is believed to have originated from the old english word 'hore' meaning 'prostitute'.
Examples:
- The woman was arrested for soliciting as a whore on the streets corner.
- The man was criticized for his frequent visits to the brothel and association with whores.
- The company was accused of being a whore, selling out their principles for a profit.
- The political candidate was labeled a whore for accepting money from special interest groups.
- The actress was criticized for her past career as a whore before becoming famous.