noun
Flossie
FLAH-see
noun
1
Dated, vulgar slang for a promiscuous woman or sex worker.
"The old slang term "flossie" has mostly fallen out of use."
How to Use Flossie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, disrespectful slang word for a promiscuous woman.
When to use it
Dated and derogatory — best avoided outside of historical or linguistic discussion.
Word Forms
flossies plural
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Etymology
Probably linked to "flossy," meaning showy or overly soft, and possibly influenced by Flossie as a nickname for Florence or Flora.