Action of the verb to leer.

present participle of leer

plural of leering

(intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent. / (transitive) To entice with a leer or leers.

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.

(obsolete) The cheek. / (obsolete) The face. / (obsolete) One's appearance; countenance. / (obsolete) Complexion; hue; colour. / (obsolete) Flesh; skin. / (UK dialectal) The flank or loin.

(obsolete) Empty; unoccupied; clear. / (obsolete) Destitute; lacking; wanting. / (obsolete) Faint from lack of food; hungry. / (UK dialectal, obsolete) Thin; faint.

(transitive, obsolete) To teach. / (transitive, obsolete) To learn.

Alternative form of lehr

plural of leer