pervy
Pervy (adjective) means behaving or seeming like a pervert; creepy in a sexual way. Example: “That comment he made was pretty pervy.”
How to use pervy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal way of saying someone is acting like a sexual creep.
Very casual slang; avoid in formal writing.
Word forms
pervier comparative, perviest superlative
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That comment he made was pretty _____.
Etymology
From perv + the informal adjective ending -y.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pervy?
"pervy" (adjective) means behaving or seeming like a pervert; creepy in a sexual way.
What is the opposite of pervy?
The opposite of "pervy" is normophilic.
How do you use pervy in a sentence?
Example: "That comment he made was pretty pervy."