Definition of leer

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leer    (lîr) KEY  

intr.v.
leered , leer·ing , leers

To look with a sidelong glance, indicative especially of sexual desire or sly and malicious intent.

NOUN:

A desirous, sly, or knowing look.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Probably from obsolete leer, cheek, from Middle English ler, from Old English hlor; see kleu- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
leering·ly (Adverb)

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