leary

IPA: ɫˈɪri

Root Word: Leary

A surname from Irish, an alternate anglicization of Ó Laoghaire (“descendant of Leary”) (O'Leary).
A male given name from Irish Laoghaire, from Old Irish Lóegaire (literally “calf-herder”).
A male or female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
A city in Georgia, United States.
A city in Texas, United States.

Alternative spelling of leery [Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.]

Examples of "leary" in Sentences

You've got to admire Michael o'leary's Mercantilist attitde.
I be kind of leary at first, but he smilin an all, an so's I do.
The 1 1/16 in cutting diameter for the 100 grn head also makes be leary.
I am kind of leary of someone who can't mind their bank to be in charge of my money.
Maybe she'll revive, and maybe she won't, but just the same I can't help feelin 'leary about her.
My name is Johnny McFarland and I was knocking on the door of Miss O'leary's house when she opened it up and asked me to come in.
Just wish someone would give O'Leary a a good kicking personally i'd rather swim through raw sewage than put a penny in o'leary's pocket.
"Marriage à la Mode;" the bastard gipsy smiled in "leary" fashion, as if he were coming up for the second round of a fight, and knew that he had it all own way.