"puta" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Spanish puta. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|puta}} Spanish puta Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} puta (uncountable)
  1. (vulgar, chiefly US Hispanic) A prostitute, whore, slut, bitch, etc. Tags: uncountable, vulgar
    Sense id: en-puta-en-noun-r14CYvYV Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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