bint


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bint

 (bĭnt)
n. Chiefly British & Offensive
A woman or girl.
[Arabic, daughter; see bn in Semitic roots.]
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bint

(bɪnt)
n
offensive slang a derogatory term for girl, woman
[C19: from Arabic, literally: daughter]
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bint

(bɪnt)

n.
usage: This term is usually used with disparaging intent and perceived as insulting. It was in common use by British soldiers during World War I and II.
— n.
Brit. Slang: Usually Disparaging and Offensive. (a term used to refer to a woman or girl).
[1850–55; < Arabic: girl]
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Translations

bint

[bɪnt] N (Brit) (pej) → tía f (Sp) , tronca f, titi f
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