How to Pronounce "leer at"
expression
lɪɹ/ /ˈæt
LEER-at
lˈiə/ /ˈæt
LEE-uh-at
Definition
To look at someone in a way that clearly shows sexual interest or desire, usually making the other person feel uncomfortable.
IPA Transcription
American English
lɪɹ/ /ˈæt
British English
lˈiə/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEER-at
UK
LEE-uh-at
Listen in Context
The man leered at the woman on the bus.
It made me uncomfortable when he leered at me.
Don't leer at people; it's rude and disrespectful.
He kept leering at me all night, and it was so creepy.