to lean
Pronunciation
/ˈɫin/

Definition & Meaning of "lean"in English

to lean
01

to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support

Intransitive: to lean against sth | to lean on sth
to lean definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
lean
3rd person singular
leans
Present participle
leaning
Past simple
leaned
Past participle
leaned
Examples
Feeling tired after the hike, she decided to lean against the tree to catch her breath.
02

to have a tendency to choose or support something

Intransitive: to lean toward a specific option
Examples
She leans politically to the left.
03

to depend on for support, guidance, or inspiration

Transitive: to lean on sb/sth
Examples
During challenging times, she would lean on her friends for emotional support.
04

to cause or allow something to rest against another object

Transitive: to lean sth against sth
Examples
She leaned her bike against the fence before entering the store.
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
leanest
Comparative
leaner
gradable
Examples
The athlete had a lean physique from years of training.
02

(of meat) containing little or no fat

lean definition and meaning
Examples
The steak was lean and tender.
03

low in minerals or combustible material

Examples
The soil was lean and required fertilization.
04

not yielding profit

Examples
The company had several lean years after the recession.
05

having little extra or surplus

Examples
The team worked with lean resources.
Lean
01

the angle or tilt of a line, surface, or object away from the vertical

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
leans
Examples
The tower had a noticeable lean to one side.
02

a recreational drink made from codeine-laced promethazine syrup, often mixed with soda and candy

Slang

What does "lean" mean in drug slang?

The term "lean" refers to a recreational drink made by mixing prescription cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine with soda, sometimes combined with candy for flavor. The structure is informal slang, likely derived from the way the drink's sedative effects can cause users to lean or slouch. It is commonly used in drug-related slang and hip-hop culture, and it refers to a high-risk opioid mixture.

Examples
He sipped lean while listening to his favorite tracks.
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