Meaning & Definition of word "Voyeur"
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Voyeur
/vwɑːˈjɜːr/
noun:
- 1. A person who gains pleasure from watching others when they are unaware of being watched, especially in sexual situations.
- Example: He considered himself a voyeur, enjoying the thrill of watching others from a hidden spot.
- 2. A person who has an obsessive interest in the intimate details of others' lives.
- Example: Her social media habits made her a voyeur, constantly peering into the lives of her friends online.
Etymology
French, from the verb 'voir', meaning 'to see'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of voyeur
Meaning: Peeping Tom
Example Sentence: He's such a Peeping Tom, always trying to catch a glimpse of what’s happening next door.
Meaning: Creeper
Example Sentence: That guy is such a creeper, always lurking around.