lorgner — meaning in English

English meaning

• eye noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
• leer verb To look at someone sideways in a way that suggests sexual desire or ill intent.

Senses

lorgner is used for these senses in English:

• eye (transitive) To carefully or appraisingly observe (someone or something).
• leer (intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

eye — full definition

1. noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
2. noun The ability to judge or notice something skilfully.
3. noun The calm centre of a storm, especially a hurricane.
4. verb To look at someone or something carefully, often with suspicion or interest.

leer — full definition

1. verb To look at someone sideways in a way that suggests sexual desire or ill intent.
2. noun An unpleasant sideways glance, often suggesting lust or malice.

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