leer

verb
UK: /lɪər/
US: /lɪr/

  1. To look at someone in an unpleasant or offensive way, showing sexual interest or evil intention.

    1. He tried not to leer at her legs when she sat down near him.
    2. The man's leer made her feel uncomfortable as she walked down the dark street.

Synonyms

ogle stare glower smirk
leer noun

  1. A lascivious or unpleasant look.

    1. I saw a leer on his face.
    2. The politician's leer was captured by the camera, damaging his reputation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "leer" is /lɪər/ in British English and /lɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "leer": ogle, stare, glower, smirk.

Example usage of "leer": "He tried not to leer at her legs when she sat down near him.". More examples on the page.