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leer n

Leer means a sly or suggestive look. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of leer

  • a sly or suggestive look

Usage examples of leer

The man’s leer made her uncomfortable because his smile seemed sly and sexually suggestive.

Instead of greeting the waitress politely, he gave her a leer that made the whole table go quiet.

The villain in the film leaned forward with a leer, clearly enjoying the hero’s fear.

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