Courtesan and Hussy

Courtesan

Courtesan noun - A woman who engages in sexual activities for money.
Usage example: the protagonist of the novel is a composite of several real-life courtesans who plied their trade among the decadent aristocracy
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Synonyms for Courtesan

Hussy and courtesan are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hussy" instead a noun "Courtesan".

Hussy

Hussy noun - A boldly flirtatious or sexually promiscuous woman.
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Synonyms for Hussy

Courtesan and hussy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Courtesan" instead a noun "Hussy".

How words are described

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