leer

1 of 2

verb

ˈlir 

leered; leering; leers

intransitive verb

: to cast a sidelong glance

especially : to give a leer

Some female employees complained that they were being leered at by male employees.

leeringly

ˈlir-iŋ-lē 

adverb

leer

2 of 2

noun

: a lascivious, knowing, or wanton look

Synonyms of leer

Verb

• make eyes (at)
• ogle
• eye
• stare

Examples of leer in a Sentence

Verb

She complained that some disgusting man was leering at her.

He gave her a leering look.

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

probably from obsolete leer cheek

First Known Use

Verb

1530, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1598, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

leer

verb

ˈli(ə)r

: to give a nasty or sexually suggestive look

leer noun