flossie
(slang) A sexually promiscuous person (usually a woman); a sex worker, prostitute.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(slang) A sexually promiscuous person (usually a woman); a sex worker, prostitute.
Origin: Likely from “resembling floss”, thus “showy” or “soft”. Compare floozie. Possibly from Flossie, diminutive of Florence or Flora. Attested from the beginning of the 20th century. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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