Meaning
slut, whore
- A highly offensive, derogatory term for a promiscuous woman.
- An archaic or literary insult for a prostitute.
In a sentence
Non permetterti mai più di chiamarla sgualdrina.
Don't you ever dare call her a slut again.
Nel dramma teatrale, il nobile insulta la donna definendola una sgualdrina.
In the play, the nobleman insults the woman by calling her a whore.
Era furioso e le ha urlato contro dandole della sgualdrina.
He was furious and yelled at her, calling her a slut.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sgualdrina | feminine · singular |
| sgualdrine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Vulgar: avoid in polite company.
- A deeply misogynistic and insulting slur.