Voyeur

/vwɑːˈjɜːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who gains pleasure from watching others when they are unaware of being watched, especially in sexual situations.

He considered himself a voyeur, enjoying the thrill of watching others from a hidden spot.

A person who has an obsessive interest in the intimate details of others' lives.

Her social media habits made her a voyeur, constantly peering into the lives of her friends online.

French, from the verb 'voir', meaning 'to see'.

voyeuristic behavior

Engaging in activities that involve watching others for satisfaction or pleasure.

voyeuristic tendencies

Inclinations or habits toward secretly observing others, especially for sexual gratification.

peeping Tom

A person who secretly observes others, especially in a sexual context.

watcher

One who observes or looks at something attentively.

spectator

A person who watches at a show, game, or other event.

Peeping Tom

He's such a Peeping Tom, always trying to catch a glimpse of what’s happening next door.

Creeper

That guy is such a creeper, always lurking around.