The word patutot sounds very harsh in Tagalog.
patutot
prostitute, a tart
prostitute, a tart
A euphemism (kinder, nicer-sounding term) for ‘prostitute’ in Tagalog is kalapating mababa ang lipad (a low-flying dove).
MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
patutot: puta, hurga
patutot: balihanda
patutot: babaing mababa-ang-lipad