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Definition
A part-time sex worker or escort who works independently or outside of a brothel.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to someone who engages in sex work on a part-time or freelance basis, often outside of established brothels. It carries a strong negative social stigma and is considered derogatory or offensive when used to label someone. It is strictly limited to informal, often gossipy, spoken contexts.
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I heard she makes money very fast working as a part-time prostitute.
Related words
Common phrases
to work as a part-time prostitute
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in any professional or polite setting, as it is highly insulting and can lead to serious social conflict. It is not a neutral way to describe sex work.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
