Associations to the word «Leering»

Wiktionary

LEER, verb. (intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
LEER, verb. (transitive) To entice with a leer or leers.
LEER, noun. A significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.
LEER, noun. An arch or affected glance or cast of countenance.
LEER, noun. (obsolete) The cheek.
LEER, noun. (obsolete) The face.
LEER, noun. (obsolete) One's appearance; countenance.
LEER, noun. (obsolete) Complexion; hue; blee; colour.
LEER, noun. (obsolete) Flesh; skin.
LEER, noun. (UK dialectal) The flank or loin.
LEER, adjective. Empty; unoccupied; clear.
LEER, adjective. Destitute; lacking; wanting.
LEER, adjective. Faint from lack of food; hungry.
LEER, adjective. (UK dialectal) Thin; faint.
LEER, adjective. Having no load or burden; free; without a rider.
LEER, adjective. Lacking sense or seriousness; trifling; frivolous.
LEER, verb. (transitive) To teach.
LEER, verb. (transitive) To learn.
LEER, noun. Alternative form of lehr

Dictionary definition

LEER, noun. A facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls.
LEER, noun. A suggestive or sneering look or grin.
LEER, verb. Look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression; "The men leered at the young women on the beach".

Wise words

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