Cunt

This article is about the vulgarism. For other uses, see Cunt (disambiguation).

Not to be confused with Cnut.

"C***" redirects here. For the slang term for the human penis, see Cock (slang). For other uses, see C-word.

"Cunny" redirects here. For other uses, see Cunny (disambiguation).

The word "cunt" used in a medical textbook from 1380

Cunt (/kʌnt/ ^ⓘ) is a contemporary vulgar word for the vulva in its primary sense, and it is used in a variety of ways, including as a term of disparagement. It is often used as a disparaging and obscene term for a woman in the United States, an unpleasant or objectionable person (regardless of gender) in the United Kingdom and Ireland, or a contemptible man in Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, New Zealand and sometimes the United Kingdom, it can also be a neutral or positive term when used with a positive qualifier (e.g., "He's a good cunt"). The term has various derivative senses, including adjective and verb uses.