also: やりもく · ヤリモク
noun
looking for sex; only interested in a sexual relationship
Slang term for someone who is primarily seeking a sexual encounter rather than a romantic relationship. Often used in dating contexts.
あの男は完全にヤリ目で、真面目に付き合う気はない。
That guy is totally just looking for sex; he has no intention of a serious relationship.
マッチングアプリにはヤリ目が多いって聞いた。
I heard there are a lot of people just looking for hookups on dating apps.
遊び人 is a more general term for a playboy or someone who enjoys casual dating, while ヤリ目 specifically emphasizes the goal of sexual intercourse.
Compound of ヤリ (from 遣る, 'to do' in a sexual sense) and 目 (purpose, goal). It is from 遣る and 目的.