English · Phrasal verb Attested 18+

lust after

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have strong sexual feelings or desires for someone with whom the individual is not in a relationship with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khao khát tình dục

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Where it’s used: Used American English

He was lusting after the woman in the tight leather miniskirt.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have a strong desire for something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khao khát mạnh mẽ

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “lust after” mean?

To have strong sexual feelings or desires for someone with whom the individual is not in a relationship with.

Is “lust after” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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