Meaning Of The Word Leery

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What's The Definition Of Leery?

leery
If you are leery of something, you are cautious and suspicious about it and try to avoid it.
adjective: If someone looks or smiles at you in a leery way, they look or smile at you in an unpleasant way, usually because they are sexually interested in you.

leery in American English
knowing

leery in American English 1
adjective: wary; suspicious

leery in American English 2
adjective

leery in British English
adjective: knowing or sly

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