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perv

n. countable
C2 Proficiency perv Slang

n. a person who is obsessed with sex and often acts in a way that makes others uncomfortable. It is a very rude and offensive word for someone who is sexually inappropriate.

n. a person who is obsessed with sex, particularly in a way that is considered socially unacceptable or intrusive. Highly offensive and vulgar in register; typically used as a pejorative to demean or insult.


SIMPLE

He was called a perv for staring at the woman in the street.

CONTEXTUAL

The office manager warned the staff that any sexual harassment or perv behavior would result in immediate termination.

Origin

Clipping of pervert.

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