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Beery vs Leery - What's the difference?

beery | leery |

As adjectives the difference between beery and leery

is that beery is smelling or tasting of beer while leery is cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

beery

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Smelling or tasting of beer.
  • Under the influence or beer.
  • * 2013 , Daniel Taylor, Steven Gerrard goal against Poland ensures England will go to World Cup'' (in ''The Guardian , 15 October 2013)[http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/15/england-poland-world-cup-qualifier]
    • Waldemar Fornalik's side had phenomenal backing from their raucous, beery , fire-cracking supporters.

    Derived terms

    * beerily

    leery

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
  • :Since he was bitten by a dog when he was young, he has always been leery of animals.

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