Welcome to Wacky Word Wednesday where I get to have a bit of fun with a word that is (in my opinion), weird, wacky or wonderful. Whatever it may be, the one thing I am sure of is that it needs to have another airing. Today’s word is not used too much anymore and it should be; it has a wonderful sound and is so much more pleasant than its modern day counterparts.
Trollop. Oh dear, this is a naughty girl; a strumpet and streetwalker, harlot and whore selling sex to the sinful! A hooker and a hussy, she primps and preens herself in order to prey on some punters.
She is a lady of the night, courting customers, promising pleasure for payment, even if it is only a quickie round the corner! An escort with extras, A hooker that will give you a happy ending if the price is right!
You could have allowed yourself two word today as you had Strumpet in there as well. Sounds like the reserve trumpet player in a band rather than a bawdy girl though Trollop doesn’t really sound that bad when you think of Anthony Trollope and his writings. Some Victorian and pre-Victorian words are my favourites to come up in Balderdash.
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I agree with your definition of A trumpet David it is much better. I had to get that word in as it is far too underused. I was considering doxy as well as that has a wonderful quality to it! Trollop actually does seem quite mild. I love the sound of Balderdash but not played it yet! Hugs xxxxx
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Great word. I agree with David, strumpet is a good one too. Oh,and “punter.” I’ve never heard that one! Fun words 🙂
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Punter is a wonderful word isn’t it? 😊
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I notice words in your wacky word posts that Americans generally don’t use. They’re very fun.
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Yes, I deliberately try to find ones that just the Brits tend to use 🙂
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A French-Irish woman named Adrienne told me about the book #StrumpetCity and I looked it up and ended up looking at drawings and paintings of #strumpets. See the charcoals @gm_oconnor on twitter for the #NoQuarterSeries from the 17th Century.
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Thanks John, I will check it out 🙂
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I don’t think you could have a skinny trollop, a trollop has to be buxom and curvy and a bit dishevelled – just like your picture – great word.
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Love this word – it’s not used often enough in every day conversation!
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I know, it needs to be revived!
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You should consider a wacky word Tuesday … lol!
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Ha Ha! Some of my words do end up kind of Tidbitty! 🙂
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Perhaps that’s simply you, Judy…lol!!!
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Ha Ha! You know me too well Erika, I tend to turn everything around! 🙂
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What fun! I like the idea, and Trollope certainly fits the whacky bill. 🙂
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Thank you. It is a bit of light-heartedness on a Wednesday that is such fun to do 🙂
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Haha what a great word Judy. I’ve known a few of these in my time😂
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Ooooh Rich, you HAVE been a naughty boy!! 🙂
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That’s life Judy, in my younger days of course☺
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Oh but of course, Mr Butter-wouldn’t melt! 🙂
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Yeah I’m a good boy me honest😉
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Sure…maybe now 🙂
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Always, Honest I am😉
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Great word! Love the way those “l’s” roll off the tongue. It’s funny–the word sort of reminds me of a vegetable….turnip, maybe. 🙂
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Ha Ha! Yes, it does sound like a turnip! It is still a word that is used but not nearly enough for my liking! 🙂
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I agree with you on the word’s frequency of use. It sounds much better than most of the alternatives! 😉
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Ha Ha! Wwell yes there is that 🙂
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Great word, has a nice sound to it 🙂
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Yes, I love it 🙂
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I don’t remember if I have said this so pardon me if I’m repeating myself: I love and look forward to this every Wednesday! 🙂
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Thank you Greg, and even if you had repeated yourself, it is never a problem receiving a compliment! 🙂
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Trollop! Another great wacky word Judy!!!!
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Thanks Ritu, I loved bringing it out of hiding for another whirl! 🙂
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😊😜
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I love the word… use it often 🙂
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Oh, you keep good company then 🙂
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or over-use the word
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Thank you Edwina. Your post is first on my tab under #Strumpet. See: G.M. O’Connor work in charcoal for a romance series about pirates in the 17th Century. #NoQuarterSeries
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Thanks John I will have a look 😆
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