hussy /ˈhʌzi/noun 4forms 1phrases 1 noun4 •(informal, offensive) A sexually immoral woman.She called him ‘pig’ in bastard Arabic, and he called her ‘hussy’ in good English, but these amenities were forgotten in the face of the catastrophe that had overwhelmed her at the hands of her Queen. — 1886 •(informal, offensive) A cheeky or disrespectful girl; a woman showing inappropriate or improper behavior.But the girl didn’t like to, till her stepmother said: “Lift it up this instant, you hussy! Girls must keep their promises!” — 1890 •(no longer used) A housewife or housekeeper.WIRTHIN. Well, I should think so! They just dote on that hussy—can't seem to get enough of her. Gretchen tells me so herself. And the care she takes of them! — 1892 •(no longer used) A case or bag for needles, thread, etc. formshussies Phrases with hussy hussy upTo dress so as to be more sexually attractive, often applying excessive makeup or wearing revealing clothing.
