NYT Dictionary

TROLLOP

/ˈtɹɒl.əp/
NounVerbTROL-loptrol-lop · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2024

Meaning

A strumpet; a whore.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Origin uncertain; apparently connected with the Middle English trollen (“to go about, stroll, roll from side to side”). Ostensibly influenced, if not derived, in some way by a word from Old Norse trǫll (“troll, witch, mage, monster, etc.”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

harlotizeslatternslutadulteressfornicatresshussyjadestrumpethoeho

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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