Lecher

usgb/ˈletʃər/
noun

A man who always thinks about or desires sex, usually in an excessive and unhealthy way.

He is known around town as an old lecher who can't stop ogling at young women.
Visual representation of "lecher" - A man who always thinks about or desires sex, usually in an excessive and unhealthy way

Often appears as...

  • dirty old lecher
  • notorious lecher

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Lecher' has a negative meaning and suggests disapproval of the man's behavior.

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The rumors painted him as a lecher, scorned by the community.
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Gender Specific

'Lecher' is mainly used to describe men with excessive sexual desires.

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Despite his charm, many considered him a lecher beneath the surface.
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Informal Term

Use 'lecher' in informal situations; it can be too strong or offensive in formal contexts.

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At the bar, they chuckled about the town's lecher without a filter.
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