leery
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Sly; artful; knowing.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “leery” mean?
Sly; artful; knowing.
Is “leery” formal or informal?
leery is generally slang.