leer
verb (used without object)
to look with a sideways or oblique glance, especially suggestive of lascivious interest or sly and malicious intent.
Example Sentences
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Leary leeringly appreciated the smart, bold and charming Dohrn, but theirs was a connection of temporary convenience.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 12, 2018
"Make as much noise as yer like," he continues, leeringly, over the incessant crraaang of the mechanised looms.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 27, 2013
Any resemblance to persons living or dead is clearly and leeringly intentional.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Young fellow, wot can you do in the entertaining line?" demanded the fellow leeringly.
From The High School Boys' Training Hike by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
The raven looked him over critically, leeringly, insolently, with a hateful air of ownership.
From The Way of the Wild by Harry Rountree
