Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pervy
Adjective
/ˈpɜːr.vi/
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Definition
Having a tendency to be sexually explicit or involved in inappropriate sexual behavior.
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Examples
- He made a few pervy jokes that made everyone uncomfortable.
- She found his pervy comments to be quite offensive.
- The movie was criticized for its pervy portrayal of teenagers.
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Meaning
The term ‘pervy’ refers to someone who exhibits behaviors or thoughts that are considered sexually inappropriate or excessively interested in sexual matters.
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Synonyms
- Sexual
- Lecherous
- Salacious
- Lustful
- Suggestive