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Definition of perv

perv

/pɜːrv/
perv
Plural:pervs
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Adjective:pervy
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Past Simple:perved
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Past Participle:perved
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Present Participle:perving
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perv Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person whose sexual behavior or desires are regarded as abnormal, inappropriate, or repulsive; a pervert (slang).

Example

"She reported the creepy guy on the subway for acting like a perv."

2

Australian An act of looking at someone in a lustful or lascivious manner (slang).

Example

"He was caught having a sneaky perv at the sunbathers on the beach."

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• verb

1

To gaze at someone in a lustful, voyeuristic, or lascivious manner (slang, usually followed by 'on' or 'at').

Example

"The bouncer kicked him out of the club for perving on the other guests."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used strictly as informal slang with strong pejorative connotations; as a verb, it is typically used intransitively with prepositions such as 'on' or 'at'.

• Rhymes for perv

• Nearby Words

peruvian
peruvian daffodil
peruvian lily
perv
pervade
pervasive
pervasively

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the mid-20th century as a colloquial clipping of the word 'pervert', ultimately from Latin 'pervertere', meaning 'to turn upside down' or 'to corrupt'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perv. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perv
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