"lechy" meaning in All languages combined

See lechy on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈlɛt͡ʃi/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lechy.wav [Southern-England] Forms: more lechy [comparative], most lechy [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɛtʃi Etymology: From lech + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lech|y}} lech + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} lechy (comparative more lechy, superlative most lechy)
  1. (informal) Like a lech; lecherous, tawdrily lustful. Tags: informal

Alternative forms

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