Definition of leaky Leaky

/liˈki/ - [leekee] - leakβ€’y

We found 10 definitions of leaky from 7 different sources.

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What does leaky mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

leaky, leakier, leakiest

leaky - permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases ; "a leaky roof"; "a leaky defense system"
  tight affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow; "tight money"; "a tight market"
  permeable allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through; "permeable membranes"; "rock that is permeable by water"
  unseaworthy unfit for a voyage
  drafty, draughty not airtight
  drippy leaking in drops; "a drippy faucet"
  oozing, oozy, seeping leaking out slowly
leaky - used informally; unable to retain urine
  incontinent not having control over urination and defecation
leaky - prone to communicate confidential information
  blabbermouthed, talebearing, tattling
  communicatory, communicative able or tending to communicate; "was a communicative person and quickly told all she knew"- W.M.Thackeray
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • leaky (Adjective)
    Having leaks, not sealed.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary πŸ“˜

  • leaky (superl.)
    Permitting water or other fluid to leak in or out; as, a leaky roof or cask.
  • leaky (superl.)
    Apt to disclose secrets; tattling; not close.

Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine βš“οΈ

  • leaky
    the state of a ship when abounding with leaks.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book β›΅

  • leaky
    The state of a ship admitting water, and a cask or other vessel letting out its contents.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue πŸ‘…

  • leaky
    Apt to blab; one who cannot keep a secret is said to be leaky.

Part of speech

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  • leaky, adjective.

Pronunciation

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