leer

verb

UK/lɪəʳ/
US/lɪr/

Definitions of leer verb

  1. Intransitive

    To look at someone with a lascivious or unpleasant expression, typically suggestive of sexual interest.

    • The man was leering at the young women in the coffee shop.

    • His eyes traveled over her body, his gaze filled with lewd intent.

    • She felt very uncomfortable with his unpleasant leering gaze.