Meaning
slut, tart
- A derogatory, offensive term used to insult a young woman's sexual conduct.
In a sentence
Ha usato quella parola volgare per insultarla durante la lite.
He used that vulgar word to insult her during the argument.
Nessuno dovrebbe permettersi di chiamare un'altra persona puttanella.
No one should allow themselves to call another person a little slut.
Quel commento offensivo conteneva l'insulto «puttanella».
That offensive comment contained the slur 'little tart'.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| puttanella | feminine · singular |
| puttanelle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Vulgar: avoid in polite company.
- Formed with the diminutive suffix '-ella' from 'puttana', making it highly misogynistic and offensive.