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How to pronounce “leer”
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Pronunciation guide for leer
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of leer with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Vivian Tu
And he would leer over my shoulder
- Definition summary
- (intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce leer
Vivian Tu

And he would leer over my shoulder
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “leer”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- (intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
- (transitive) To entice with a leer or leers.
- [Noun]
- A significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.
- An arch or affected glance or cast of countenance.
Practice Nearby Words
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