ˈprɔstɪtju:t n. & v. --n. 1 a a
woman who engages in
sexual activity for payment. b (usu.
male prostitute) a
man or
boy who engages in sexual activity,
esp.
with homosexual men, for payment. 2 a
person who debases
himself or
herself for
personal gain. --v.tr. 1 (esp. refl.)
make a prostitute of (esp. oneself). 2 a
misuse (one's talents, skills, etc.) for
money. b
offer (oneself, one's
honour, etc.) for
unworthy ends, esp. for money. øøprostitution n. prostitutor n. [L prostituere prostitutoffer for
sale (as
PRO-(1), statuere set
up, place)]