English Explanatory Dictionary

lairy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Touchy, aggressive or confrontational, usually while drunk.
adj
  1. Vulgar and flashy.
  2. Socially unacceptable.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lairy.wav

Word forms

lairy lairier lairiest

Etymology

Variation of leery, originally Cockney slang.

Derived words

lairiness lair lairiser
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