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Definition

To advertise oneself as a prostitute.

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Origins

Refers to the fact that a red light is traditionally placed in the windows of sex-related businesses; compare red-light district.

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In Context

  • "Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light / Those days are over / You don't have to sell your body to the night"
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