Hooker
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Definitions
2 meaningsA person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment.
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A person who engages in prostitution.
The police arrested a hooker downtown.
💡 Simply: A person who gets paid to have sex. It's like a job, but it's a job where you're providing a service related to physical intimacy. Think of someone who offers their services for money, like a consultant, but in a more intimate context.
👶 For kids: A person who gets money for giving hugs and kisses in a grown-up way.
More Examples
The movie depicted the hooker's struggle for survival.
The article discussed the social issues faced by many hookers.
How It's Used
"The newspaper reported on the activities of a local hooker."
"The client was charged with soliciting a hooker."
A type of Dutch sailing vessel.
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Informal, a large, fast-moving ship or other vessel.
The museum displayed a model of a Dutch hooker.
💡 Simply: Imagine a really old sailing ship, especially one the Dutch used to sail around the sea. The 'hooker' in this context is just a specific kind of boat.
👶 For kids: A type of old sailing boat.
More Examples
The hooker played an important role in Dutch trade.
The ship was named after the traditional hooker design.
How It's Used
"The sturdy hooker was used by the Dutch."
Originally referred to those living near the Hooker Line, a street in the American Civil War era. It became a slang term for sex worker, potentially due to the reputation of General Joseph Hooker and his staff.
The term's historical usage largely aligns with its contemporary usage; it appears in reports of social issues or crime.