Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pedo
Noun
/ˈpɛdoʊ/
Definition
An informal term often used to refer to pedophilia, which is a psychiatric disorder where an adult experiences sexual attraction to prepubescent children.
Examples
- He was labeled a ‘pedo’ after his actions were reported.
- Using ‘pedo’ in a casual context can be misleading and harmful.
Meaning
The term ‘pedo’ commonly denotes a person who is attracted to children, typically in a sexual manner. However, it is often used in a derogatory sense to label someone deemed inappropriate or harmful.
Synonyms
- Child molester
- Predator
- Sex offender
