How Do You Spell LETCH?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The word "letch" (/lɛtʃ/) refers to a strong sexual desire, and its spelling can be confusing due to the silent "t." The "t" is a remnant of the word's origin in Middle English, where it was spelled "letteche". Over time, the "t" became silent, but the spelling remained the same. When pronouncing "letch," the "ch" combination makes a sound similar to "tch" in the word "match," which many English language learners find challenging. Despite its difficulties, "letch" remains a useful word to describe a certain kind of unwelcome behavior.

LETCH Meaning and Definition

  1. A “letch” is a noun that refers to a person, often a man, who demonstrates a strong, salacious or lascivious interest in and attraction to sexual activities, particularly to an objectified or vulgar extent. This individual is commonly driven by a lustful approach, with a focus on sex and sexual desires above all other aspects of an interpersonal relationship. A letch often displays exaggerated and overt sexual behavior, giving in to their impulses and disregard for personal boundaries or consent. It is important to note that being a letch implies objectification and a lack of respect for others' autonomy rather than a healthy expression of sexual desire.

    The word "letch" originated from the Middle English word "lache," meaning a physical desire or longing. It is often used informally or colloquially to describe a person who is perceived as creepy, sleazy, or overly obsessed with sexual matters. The term carries a negative connotation, as it portrays an individual who lacks emotional depth and genuine connection, reducing relationships to purely sexual ones. Due to its pejorative nature, "letch" is not to be confused with a healthy expression of sexuality or an individual with a normal and respectful interest in sexual matters.

  2. • A tub or vat in which to make lye by causing water to pass through wood ashes in order to separate the alkali.
    • To wash, as ashes, to separate the alkali.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for LETCH

  • ldtch
  • lrtch
  • l4tch
  • l3tch
  • leych
  • le6ch
  • le5ch
  • letxh
  • letvh
  • letfh
  • letdh
  • letcg
  • letcb
  • letcn
  • letcj
  • letcu
  • letcy
  • pletch
  • lpetch

Etymology of LETCH

The word "letch" has its origins in Middle English, specifically from the word "lacche" which meant "to seize or to obtain". Over time, the term evolved and took on different meanings related to desire, lust, and indulgence. By the 17th century, "letch" emerged as a noun referring to an intense craving or strong sexual desire. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "lettuce", meaning "vigorous" or "full of life". However, the connection between "lettuce" and "letch" is not entirely clear, and the precise etymology remains somewhat uncertain.

Similar spelling words for LETCH

Conjugate verb Letch

CONDITIONAL

I would letch
you would letch
he/she/it would letch
we would letch
they would letch

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be letching
you would be letching
he/she/it would be letching
we would be letching
they would be letching

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have letch
you would have letch
he/she/it would have letch
we would have letch
they would have letch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been letching
you would have been letching
he/she/it would have been letching
we would have been letching
they would have been letching

FUTURE

I will letch
you will letch
he/she/it will letch
we will letch
they will letch

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be letching
you will be letching
he/she/it will be letching
we will be letching
they will be letching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have letched
you will have letched
he/she/it will have letched
we will have letched
they will have letched

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been letching
you will have been letching
he/she/it will have been letching
we will have been letching
they will have been letching

IMPERATIVE

you letch
we let´s letch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to letch

PAST

I letched
you letched
he/she/it letched
we letched
they letched

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was letching
you were letching
he/she/it was letching
we were letching
they were letching

PAST PARTICIPLE

letched

PAST PERFECT

I had letched
you had letched
he/she/it had letched
we had letched
they had letched

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been letching
you had been letching
he/she/it had been letching
we had been letching
they had been letching

PRESENT

I letch
you letch
he/she/it letches
we letch
they letch

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am letching
you are letching
he/she/it is letching
we are letching
they are letching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

letching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have letched
you have letched
he/she/it has letched
we have letched
they have letched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been letching
you have been letching
he/she/it has been letching
we have been letching
they have been letching

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