How to Pronounce "leer"
word
lɪɹ
LEER
lˈiə
LEE-uh
Definition
A 'leer' is an unpleasant, often sexual or sly look that someone gives another person. It usually suggests bad intentions or makes the other person uncomfortable.
IPA Transcription
American English
lɪɹ
British English
lˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEER
UK
LEE-uh
Listen in Context
He gave her a leer as she walked by.
The man watched with a leer on his face.
I felt uncomfortable because of his leer.
He tried to hide his leer, but it was obvious.