Looking for the meaning of the word LAIRY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LAIRY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Lairy
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 19th century (originally Cockney slang): alteration of leery. Sense 2 was originally Australian slang and dates from the early 20th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlɛːri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cunning or conceited
Short Definition:cunning or conceited
Examples:- you think you know the lot—everything about you is lairy
Definition:
ostentatiously attractive; flashy
Short Definition:ostentatiously attractive
Examples:- there are some lairy details like the huge boot spoiler and white alloy wheels
Definition:
aggressive or rowdy
Short Definition:aggressive or rowdy
Examples:- a couple of lairy people pushed me around
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