noun
perv
purv
Perv (noun) means slang for a pervert; someone with sexually inappropriate interests or behavior. Example: “Stop being such a perv and look away.”
noun
1
Slang for a pervert; someone with sexually inappropriate interests or behavior.
"Stop being such a perv and look away."
verb
1
To leer or stare at someone in a sexually inappropriate way.
"He was perving on the neighbors from his window."
How to use perv
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal slang for a pervert, or the act of leering at someone.
When to use it
Casual/slang — avoid in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pervs
- Third person singular
- pervs
- Past tense
- perved
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form of "pervert."
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What is the meaning of perv?
"perv" (noun) means slang for a pervert; someone with sexually inappropriate interests or behavior.
What is another word for perv?
Other words for "perv" include perve, deviant, pervert, deviate, degenerate, ogle.
What is the opposite of perv?
The opposite of "perv" is normophile.
What are the different meanings of perv?
"perv" has 2 main meanings: 1. Slang for a pervert; someone with sexually inappropriate interests or behavior; 2. To leer or stare at someone in a sexually inappropriate way.
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