Definitions

1. noun

A woman who dresses in a flashy or tawdry manner, often in an attempt to attract attention.

“The local gossip described the new neighbor as a slammerkin, flaunting her designer clothes and flashy jewelry.”

2. noun

A type of loose, flowing female garment, especially a type of skirt.

“In the 18th century, women wore slammerkins as a fashionable and comfortable alternative to corsets.”