1
obscene : the female genital organs
also : sexual intercourse with a woman
2
usually disparaging + obscene : woman sense 1a

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cunte; akin to Middle Low German kunte female pudenda

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cunt was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near cunt

Cite this Entry

“Cunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cunt. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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