leer

🇺🇸 /lɪr/ 🇬🇧 /lɪə(r)/
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verb
R

to give someone an unpleasant look that suggests a bad or sexual interest

The stranger leered at them as they passed by.

noun
R

an unpleasant look or smile that suggests a bad or sexual interest

She felt uncomfortable under his lingering leer.

translation

v. to give someone an unpleasant look that suggests a bad or sexual interest
n. an unpleasant look or smile that suggests a bad or sexual interest

Word Forms

3rd Present leers
Past leered
Perfect leered
Progressive leering
Plural leers