hookers

Meanings

• noun

  A person, usually a woman, who sells sexual services for money.

  - "She earned her living as a hooker on the streets."
  - "The hooker approached the customer in the bar."
  - "Many people judge hookers without understanding their circumstances."

---

Synonyms

angler , nuthook

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with hookers
hooters , shooters , mooters , scooters

---

Variants

List of all variants of hookers that leads to same result
hooker , hookers

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'hooker' is believed to have originated from the occupation's historical association with fishing villages, where prostitutes would 'reel in' customers.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The oldest recorded profession is believed to be prostitution.

2. In some countries, prostitution is legal and regulated, while in others it is illegal.

3. Some famous hookers in literature include Moll Flanders and Carmen.

4. The term 'hooker' can also be used as a verb, meaning to catch or attract someone.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. sex work: The practice of selling sexual services is also known as sex work or the sex industry.

2. prostitution: Prostitution is the act or business of providing sexual services for money.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Hookers have been depicted in various forms of media, from gritty realism to glamorization. They have been portrayed as victims, villains, and anti-heroes. The term 'hooker' can also be used as a derogatory term for a woman who is perceived as promiscuous.

How to Memorize "hookers"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person dressed in revealing clothing standing on a street corner, waiting for customers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'hooker' with the idea of someone selling their services for money.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hookers Hang Out In Red Light Districts' to remember the definition.

---

Memorize "hookers" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize hookers is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.