Associations to the word «Hussy»

Wiktionary

HUSSY, noun. (obsolete) A housewife or housekeeper.
HUSSY, noun. A cheeky or disrespectful girl; a woman showing inappropriate or improper behaviour.
HUSSY, noun. (obsolete) A case or bag for needles, thread, etc.
HUSSY UP, verb. (intransitive) (colloquial) (pejorative) To dress so as to be more sexually attractive, often applying excessive makeup or wearing revealing clothing.

Dictionary definition

HUSSY, noun. A woman adulterer.

Wise words

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John Locke