Sloven
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈslʌvən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sloven is a noun meaning A habitually dirty or untidy man or boy; the male equivalent of slattern, or slut.
Meaning
A habitually dirty or untidy man or boy; the male equivalent of slattern, or slut.
More Meanings
- A low, base, lewd person.
- (obsolete) An immoral woman.
Example Sentences
The follest slouen ondyr heuen, / Prowde, peuiche, lyddyr, and lewde, / Malapert, medyllar, nothyng well thewde, […]
Word Forms
- slovens
Synonyms for sloven
Depending on context, synonyms include cutterman, scruff, slob, pig.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slob, pig, slummock, slubberdegullion, slattern, slobberer.
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