Definition of leer

• v. t. - To learn.
• a. - Empty; destitute; wanting
• a. - Empty of contents.
• a. - Destitute of a rider; and hence, led, not ridden; as, a leer horse.
• a. - Wanting sense or seriousness; trifling; trivolous; as, leer words.
• n. - An oven in which glassware is annealed.
• n. - The cheek.
• n. - Complexion; aspect; appearance.
• n. - A distorted expression of the face, or an indirect glance of the eye, conveying a sinister or immodest suggestion.
• v. i. - To look with a leer; to look askance with a suggestive expression, as of hatred, contempt, lust, etc. ; to cast a sidelong lustful or malign look.
• v. t. - To entice with a leer, or leers; as, to leer a man to ruin.