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Inglés (US)
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Español (España)
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“shrew” means a kind of rat like animal, but also means a strong and bad tempered woman. Is this usage “women version” a slang word?
“shrew” means a kind of rat like animal, but also means a strong and bad tempered woman. Is this usage “women version” a slang word?
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- Inglés (US)
People don't really use the word "shrew" anymore. The word was prominently used back in the 1800s. Today, we'd just call that woman "a nagging woman." If you have any further questions, ask away!
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