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leering

American  
[leer-ing] / ˈlɪər ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. indicating lewd, sly, or malicious intent.

    He regarded her with a leering grin as she walked slowly up the path.

  2. having a lewd, sly, or malicious look.

    The massive door, with a leering gargoyle for a knocker, lent the scene an air of unreality.

Other Word Forms

  • leeringly adverb

Etymology

Origin of leering

leer 1 ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )

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