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猥琐

Word · AdjectiveTraditional猥瑣

vulgar; wretched; sleazy; creepy

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Meanings

3 senses · 7 examples
1.

adjective

vulgar; wretched; lacking in dignity (of appearance or behavior)

derogatory

Describes someone who looks or acts petty, vulgar, or lacking in proper dignity. Also written as 委琐.

Tā他
jǔ举
zhǐ止
wěi猥
suǒ琐
 ，
ràng让
rén人
hěn很
bù不
shū舒
fu服
 。

His behavior was wretched and made people very uncomfortable.

Nà那
gè个
rén人
xiàng相
mào貌
wěi猥
suǒ琐
 ，
guǐ鬼
guǐ鬼
suì祟
suì祟
de的
 。

That man had a sleazy appearance and was acting furtively.

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Bié别
nà那
me么
wěi猥
suǒ琐
 ，
dà大
fang方
yī一
diǎn点
 ！

Don't be so vulgar, be more generous!

2.

adjective

(Internet slang) creepy; sleazy; giving off an uncomfortable vibe

internet

Commonly used online to describe behavior or appearance that is creepy, perverted, or makes others uncomfortable. Often used in phrases like 猥琐男 (creepy guy).

Tā他
xiào笑
de得
hǎo好
wěi猥
suǒ琐
a啊
 。

His smile is so creepy.

Wǎng网
shàng上
yǒu有
hěn很
duō多
wěi猥
suǒ琐
nán男
fā发
sāo骚
rǎo扰
xìn信
xī息
 。

There are many creepy guys online sending harassment messages.

3.

adjective

(Gaming slang) to play cautiously; to farm safely without engaging

internet

Originating from MOBA games like League of Legends, 猥琐发育 means to focus on farming minions and gaining gold/experience without taking risks or engaging in fights. It has become a general life advice metaphor.

Qián前
qī期
dǎ打
bù不
guò过
 ，
wǒ我
men们
xiān先
wěi猥
suǒ琐
fā发
yù育
 。

We can't win the early game, so let's farm safely first.

Zuò做
rén人
yào要
dī低
diāo调
 ，
yào要
xué学
huì会
wěi猥
suǒ琐
fā发
yù育
 。

One should keep a low profile and learn to develop cautiously.