Definition

1. Noun:
   • A man who has strong, often crude or excessive sexual desires: The word "letch" refers specifically to a man whose behavior or character is marked by an overt and typically unwelcome sexual interest or lust.

Usage

• The word "letch" is an informal, often derogatory term. It is used to criticize a man perceived as being overly focused on sexual gratification, usually in a way that is disrespectful or objectifying. It describes a persistent character trait rather than a single momentary desire.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He was known around the office as a bit of a letch, always making inappropriate comments.
  • The character in the film is portrayed as a pathetic old letch.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used humorously among friends in a light-hearted, non-serious way, though this is highly context-dependent and can still be offensive.
  • Oh, don't mind him, he's just being a bit of a letch today.

Variants and Related Words

• Lecher (n): A more formal synonym for "letch," with the same meaning. It is the base for related terms.
• Lecherous (adj): Describing behavior characteristic of a letch or lecher.
  • He gave her a lecherous grin.
• Lechery (n): The practice of excessive sexual indulgence; lustfulness.

Synonyms

• Lecher: (Direct synonym)
• Lothario: (A man who seduces women, but often implies charm, whereas "letch" implies crudeness)
• Dirty old man: (An informal, age-specific phrase with a similar meaning)
• Wolf: (Slang for a man aggressively interested in women)

Antonyms

• Gentleman: (A man who is courteous and chivalrous)
• Prude: (A person who is excessively proper or modest in matters of sex)

Noun

1. man with strong sexual desires