adjective
pervy
Pervy (adjective) means behaving or seeming like a pervert; creepy in a sexual way. Example: “That comment he made was pretty pervy.”
adjective
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Behaving or seeming like a pervert; creepy in a sexual way.
"The minute I got there I realized that I didn't need the loo at all, and so the person in the stall next to me was going to think I was either quite mad, an unsubtle drug fiend or some kind of Rebecca Loos-type pervy textaholic."
— Alexandra Heminsley, Ex and the City: You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Dumps You (2007)
"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.
When to use it
Very casual slang; avoid in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- pervier
- Superlative
- perviest
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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 another word for pervy?
Other words for "pervy" include perverted.
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."
