1. a woman who is untidy or careless about her appearance
Usage: archaic; dated
2. a woman regarded as having many casual sexual partners
Usage: offensive; derogatory

Examples

• The old-fashioned term was sometimes used to describe someone who kept a messy house.
• Historical literature contains references to women criticized for their untidy habits.
• The word has evolved significantly in meaning over centuries.
• Modern usage of this term is generally considered inappropriate and hurtful.
• Many people work to reclaim words that have been used to shame others.
• Language experts study how derogatory terms change meaning over time.