Speer

/spɪə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A request or inquiry.

I made a speer to the principal about extending the deadline.

The act of asking for information.

Her speer regarding the scholarship was met with a positive response.

verb

To ask or inquire about something.

She decided to speer about the location of the nearest coffee shop.

To demand or request information from someone.

He speered his friend for details about the upcoming event.

To seek opinions or advice.

During the meeting, the manager speered the team for their thoughts on the new project.

From Middle English 'spier', from Old Norse 'spyrja'.

speer someone:

To ask someone a question.

speer after:

To inquire about someone's well-being.

To ask for information in a casual manner.

I just speered him if he was going to the party.

To poke fun or tease while asking.

He always speers me when he wants to know my secrets.