Lek

/lɛk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A communal display ground used by males of certain species of birds and animals to attract females.

Every spring, the male birds gather at the lek to perform their displays and compete for female attention.

The monetary unit of Albania.

The cost of living in Tirana is relatively low, and you can find a nice meal for under 1000 lek.

A unit of currency in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as the North Korean won.

I exchanged my dollars for lek to use during my visit to North Korea.

From the Swedish word 'lek', meaning 'play'.

lek behavior

The specific actions and rituals that males engage in at a lek to attract females.

lekking

The act of males gathering in a lek for mating purposes.

lekking

The act of males gathering in a specific area to compete for mating opportunities.

courtship

The display or behavior of an animal trying to attract a mate.

A place where one shows off to attract attention or impress others.

He was at the bar trying to lek it up with the girls.

To engage in competitive showing off.

Stop lekking around and just be yourself.