Lech

/lɛtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A man who is considered to be lecherous; someone who engages in excessive sexual activity or who has a strong and often inappropriate sexual desire.

He was labeled a lech for his constant flirting with younger women.

A person who is indulged in promiscuity or sexual immorality.

The novel portrays the protagonist as a lech, chasing after every available partner.

verb

To behave in a lecherous manner; to indulge in excessive sexual desire or activity.

He couldn't help but lech after every attractive passerby.

Middle English, from Old French 'lecher', from Latin 'licere' meaning 'to be allowed'.

leching after

To pursue someone in a lecherous manner.

a lech for

An intense or excessive desire for something, often in a sexual context.

lechery

Excessive or inappropriate sexual desire.

lecherous

Having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire.

A man who is overly flirtatious or sexual

That guy is such a lech; he never stops hitting on girls.

A dirty old man

You better not go near that old lech; he gives everyone the creeps.