Leering Meaning in English
word · lemma: leer
ˈlɪɹɪŋ
LEER-ing
lˈiəɹɪŋ
LEE-uh-ring
Definition
Looking at someone in an unpleasant, sexual, or creepy way. A leering expression often makes others feel uncomfortable.
Usage & Nuances
'Leering' is strongly negative and implies an unwelcome, creepy, or sexual gaze. Common with 'at' (e.g., 'leering at someone'). Not just staring—always suggests a bad, uncomfortable intention.
Spanish: mirada lasciva - mirada insinuantePortuguese (BR): olhar malicioso - olhar lascivoPortuguese (PT): olhar malicioso - olhar lascivoChinese (Simplified): 色迷迷地看 - 邪笑Chinese (Traditional): 色迷迷地看 - 邪笑Hindi: बुरी निगाह से देखना - कामुक नजरArabic: نظرة شهوانية - نظرة مريبةBengali: কুনজর দেখানো - কু-নজরে তাকানোRussian: похотливо смотреть - смотреть с вожделениемJapanese: いやらしい目つきで見る - なまめかしく見るVietnamese: nhìn hau háu - liếc nhìn dâm đãngKorean: 음흉하게 바라보다 - 추근하게 보다Turkish: sürekli rahatsız edici bakmak - arsızca bakmakUrdu: بُری نِگاہ سے دیکھنا - شہوانی نظروں سے دیکھناIndonesian: melotot nakal - menatap cabul
Example Sentences
He was leering at her from across the room.
basic
The man gave a leering smile to the waitress.
basic
She felt uncomfortable because of his leering eyes.
basic
Stop leering at people, it's really rude.
natural
She caught him leering and gave him a cold look.
natural
That guy's been leering all night—let's go somewhere else.
natural