Lech Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫɛk

LEK

UK

lɛtʃ

LECH

Definition

A 'lech' is a slang and negative term for a man who looks at or thinks about sex too much, especially in a creepy or disrespectful way.

Usage & Nuances

"Lech" is slang, usually used for men, and is always rude or negative. It's often short for 'lecher,' but sounds more informal. Not to be confused with names or unrelated words. Common collocations: 'He's such a lech,' 'stop being a lech.' Rare in formal writing.

• Spanish: viejo verde - pervertido (coloquial, hombre)
• Portuguese (BR): tarado (sexual) - velho tarado (informal, homem)
• Portuguese (PT): tarado (sexual) - velho tarado (informal, homem)
• Chinese (Simplified): 色鬼 (贬义, 男性) - 好色之徒
• Chinese (Traditional): 色鬼 (貶義, 男性) - 好色之徒
• Hindi: अय्याश (बुजुर्ग पुरुष के लिए, अपमानजनक)
• Arabic: فاسق - منحرف (رجل مسن وغالبًا سلبي المعنى)
• Bengali: লম্পট - কামুক লোক
• Russian: похотливец - озабоченный (мужчина)
• Japanese: スケベ男 - エロ親父
• Vietnamese: kẻ dâm đãng - kẻ háo sắc
• Korean: 음탕한 남자 - 변태
• Turkish: sapık - azgın adam
• Urdu: لونڈ باز - شہوت پرست مرد
• Indonesian: pria mesum - laki-laki cabul

Example Sentences

That old man is a lech.

basic

Don't be such a lech.

basic

She thinks her boss is a lech.

basic

Ugh, Mark was being a total lech at the party last night.

natural

Whenever he visits, he acts like a lech around my friends.

natural

Jess warned me—stay away from that guy, he's kind of a lech.

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