thot
noun
an offensive term for a woman seen as promiscuous; a disparaging term for a woman
What does thot mean?
Thot (also thottie) is a slang term for a woman who is considered sexually promiscuous. It is often used in place of the word ho (or whore) and is sometimes used as a general term for a woman.
Examples of thot
My child be in bed by 9 sleeping peacefully and u still won’t catch me outside being a thot
—@niikioraaa, X (formerly Twitter), 9 Oct. 2025
… Hit-Boy’s years of experience with R&B titans (Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige) make him an ideal collaborator to draw out Dreezy’s melodic side. Both vulnerable yet authoritative, “21 Questions” evokes joy and innocence. “What if yo’ pops think I’m a thot? And mama says that she hate me?” she asks …
—On June 11, Megan released her latest single, “Thot S---,” just in time for the season, telling fans she’s reclaiming the words “thot” and “hoe” as a form of women empowerment. The rapper performed the single for the first time on Sunday during the 2021 BET Awards, saying it “felt good” to perform in front of a live audience again and connect in person.
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Where does thot come from?
Thot originated as an acronym for “that ho over there.” Early uses of the term are often attributed to Chicago hip-hop artists and rappers, such as Chief Keef, who helped the term gain popularity around 2012. Thot continued to be used in rap lyrics and quickly became widespread on social media through its use in hashtags and memes.
How is thot used?
While many women have reclaimed the term, thot is still generally considered offensive, disparaging, and misogynistic.
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