letch

/letʃ/
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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

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