thot

noun

ˈthät

variants or less commonly thottie

ˈthä-tē

plural thots also thotties

slang, often disparaging + offensive

: a woman who has multiple sexual partners : a woman who is sexually promiscuous

Word History

Etymology

thot from that ho over there; thottie from thot + -ie

First Known Use

2010, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of thot was in 2010

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“Thot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thot. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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