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leering

[leer-ing] / ˈlɪər ɪŋ /


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In the past year, performative masc competitions have appeared across the country, with lesbians — hair slicked back and carabiners dangling from their Carhartt jeans — showing off in front of leering crowds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

To add insult to injury, she describes John Eastman, another coup plotter, as flashing a "leering grin" while Giuliani manhandled her.

From Salon • Sep. 22, 2023

He added it was a "privilege and honour" to be now playing the leering, flamboyant Emcee in "this incredible show".

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2023

“The Idol” is gross and leering in the way the set reports suggested, but it’s also inept in a way that Sam Levinson’s “Euphoria” would not suggest.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023

“Oh, this is interesting,” said Mr. Peckleman, rubbing his hands together and leering at the card in Marjory’s hand.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein



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