Hooker
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Taboo Term
Very informal and often seen as offensive. Use carefully, if at all, in polite conversation. The term 'hooker' should be used with caution, as it can be disrespectful.
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Gender Specific
Typically refers to females, but can apply to any sex worker regardless of gender. Though commonly used for females, 'hooker' can also refer to male sex workers.
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Context Matters
Mainly used to talk about sex work in informal, or sometimes derogatory contexts. He refereed to a character in the movie as a 'hooker', addressing her profession.