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Synonyms of betty

5 similar words

Another word for betty is cot-betty. Other synonyms of betty are cot-quean, henhussy, molly and beautiful woman.

Synonyms and similar words for betty

nounA man who performs tasks that traditionally belong to a woman; (originally) an effeminate or gay...

  • cot-betty
  • cot-queanA man who performs tasks that traditionally belong to a woman; an effeminate man.
  • henhussyA man who performs tasks that traditionally belong to a woman.
  • molly

nounAn attractive woman; a babe.

  • beautiful woman

Meaning of betty

  1. noun A short bar used by thieves to wrench doors open; a jimmy.
  2. noun A picklock, skeleton key; a tool for opening locks.
  3. noun A man who performs tasks that traditionally belong to a woman; (originally) an effeminate or gay man.

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Questions about synonyms of betty

What is another word for betty?
Betty has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cot-betty, cot-quean, henhussy, molly and beautiful woman.
What does betty mean?
Betty means a short bar used by thieves to wrench doors open; a jimmy.

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