Streetwalker
/ˈstriːtwɔːkər/
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Pro Tip 1/3Informal Slang
Streetwalker is considered informal and often pejorative; use 'sex worker' for a neutral term. 
He referred to her as a streetwalker, not knowing the term could be seen as disrespectful.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Stigma
The term suggests danger as streetwalkers work in less controlled environments than other sex workers. 
She worried about her friend being a streetwalker due to the risks involved.
Pro Tip 3/3Legality Issues
Using 'streetwalker' can imply illegal activity, as street-based sex work is often against the law. 
Their conversation about streetwalkers quickly turned to the topic of legal consequences.