Meaning
whore, slut, hooker, harlot, tart (British)
- bitch
- trollop, strumpet, whore, streetwalker
In a sentence
Quella puttana mi ha rubato il ragazzo.
That bitch stole my boyfriend.
Hai davvero chiamato tua sorella una puttana?
Did you really call your sister a slut?
Non voglio parlare con quella puttana.
I don't want to talk to that bitch.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| puttana | feminine · singular |
| puttane | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very vulgar and offensive. Avoid in polite conversation, writing, or with strangers.
- Stronger and cruder than prostituta, which is the more neutral term for sex worker.
- Also used as a generic insult like bitch; context decides whether it targets sexuality or just expresses anger.