Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pervy

Adjective
/ˈpɜːr.vi/
Definition
Having a tendency to be sexually explicit or involved in inappropriate sexual behavior.
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.
Meaning
The term ‘pervy’ refers to someone who exhibits behaviors or thoughts that are considered sexually inappropriate or excessively interested in sexual matters.
Synonyms
  • Sexual
  • Lecherous
  • Salacious
  • Lustful
  • Suggestive