Leaky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈliːki/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Leaky is an adjective meaning Having leaks; not fully sealed.
Meaning
Having leaks; not fully sealed.
More Meanings
- Tending to leak secrets or information.
Example Sentences
The ceiling was so leaky that someone had to fix it.
The spooks' argument against this is that the secret service would become leaky and demoralised […]
Nuclear reactors in Russian submarines are said to be so leaky that crews are often paid "sterility money".
The leaky bucket dripped only one drop at a time, but by the time I got back to the house it was half empty.
Word Forms
- leakier
- leakiest
Synonyms for leaky
Depending on context, synonyms include seeping, incontinent, oozing, communicative, permeable, porous.
Antonyms for leaky
Common opposites include tight.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leaking, seeping, oozing, drippy, oozy, drafty.
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