paillard
- noun
- Offensive
- No one wanted to sit near the paillard at the dinner party because of his reputation.
Examples
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That man is such a paillard at the party.
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In the old novel, the main villain is described as a shameless paillard.
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The notorious paillard was banned from the club for his inappropriate remarks.
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I can't believe he acted like a paillard in front of everyone.
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The club was filled with paillards trying to impress women with their flashy moves.
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He was known as a notorious paillard in the town, always making suggestive comments.
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At the party, several paillards made the atmosphere uncomfortable with their advances.
Synonyms
A person who behaves in a sexual way that most people find wrong
A person who behaves in a sexual way that makes others uncomfortable
A man who shows rude, strong sexual interest in other people
A person who looks at others in a sexual way and makes them uncomfortable
How Lustful
- Offensive
- Offensive
- Offensive
- Informal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Paillard as a noun comes from the same French paillard, meaning a person given to rude sexual talk or acts. That's why calling someone a paillard is to say they behave in a sexually lewd or lustful way.