How To Spell leer?
How to Pronounce leer?
Correct pronunciation for the word "leer" is [lˈi͡ə], [lˈiə], [l_ˈiə].
Definition of leer
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To look with a leer.
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To glance, at obliquely, or with sly alluring smiles.
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A side-long look expressive of different feelings, as contempt, defiance, sly archness, or enticing amorousness.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the adverb for leer?
The adverb for the word "leer" is "leerly".
What is the adjective for leer?
The adjective form of the word "leer" is "leering".
Usage over time for leer:
This graph shows how "leer" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of leer?
The plural of the "leer" can be the "leers".
What is the singular form of leer?
The singular of the "leer" can be the "leer".
Synonyms for Leer:
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n.
• ridicule- farce ,
- contempt ,
- banter ,
- disdain ,
- derision ,
- badinage ,
- comeback ,
- foolery ,
- burlesque ,
- buffoonery ,
- chaff ,
- caricature ,
- disparagement .
- cast ,
- evil eye ,
- attention ,
- beholding ,
- glimpse ,
- gun ,
- contemplation ,
- case ,
- inspection ,
- gander .
- beam .
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v.
• sneer • eye • ogle -
n. & v.
• leer