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hussy Definition

hussy (huz′ē, hus′-)

noun pl. -·sies

  1. a woman, esp. one of low morals: contemptuous or playful term
  2. a bold, saucy girl or young woman
  3. Dialectal a small sewing kit

Etymology: contr. < ME huswife, housewife

hussy Synonyms

hussy

n.

seductress, loose woman, vamp, temptress, slut; see also prostitute.

hussy Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • little: Five or six days afterward, I met the little hussy at Vauxhall in company with Goudar.
  • shameless: Posted by Pob on 14 June, 2004 at 10:29 PM Pob you shameless hussy, you put your clothes back on!
  • wanton: Prezza was the good man seduced by a wanton hussy.

Modifies a noun

  • :d: Mark9 16th June 2006, 13:44 shameless hussy:D:D:D Just having fun in them days!

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