Lecher: meaning, definitions and examples

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lecher

 

[ ˈletʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

inappropriate behavior

A lecher is a person who has strong sexual desires and behaves in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive.

Synonyms

debauchee, lascivious person, pervert

Examples of usage

  • He was known around the office as a lecher, always making inappropriate comments to his female coworkers.
  • The old man was often seen leering at young women, earning him a reputation as a lecher.
  • She felt uncomfortable around him, sensing his lecherous gaze upon her.

Translations

Translations of the word "lecher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 libertino

🇮🇳 कामुक व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Lüstling

🇮🇩 hidung belang

🇺🇦 розпусник

🇵🇱 lubieżnik

🇯🇵 好色家 (こうしょくか)

🇫🇷 débauché

🇪🇸 lascivo

🇹🇷 şehvet düşkünü

🇰🇷 호색한 (hoseaghan)

🇸🇦 شهواني

🇨🇿 zhýralec

🇸🇰 zhýralec

🇨🇳 色鬼 (sèguǐ)

🇸🇮 razvratnež

🇮🇸 lostamaður

🇰🇿 құмар

🇬🇪 ვნებიანი (vnebiani)

🇦🇿 şəhvət düşkünü

🇲🇽 lascivo

Etymology

The word 'lecher' originated from the Old French term 'lechier', which meant 'to lick' or 'to live in debauchery'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to someone with strong sexual desires and inappropriate behavior. The concept of a lecher has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history, often associated with lust and immorality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,246, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.