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English 3 senses of the word leaky:
ADJECTIVEallleakypermitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
allleakyused informally
allleaky, blabbermouthed, talebearing, tattlingprone to communicate confidential information
leaky pronunciation
Soundsliy'kiy
Rhymesachy ... yucky: 142 rhymes with kiy...
Englishleaky: 3 senses adjective 1
Meaningpermitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases.
Examples
  • "a leaky roof"
  • "a leaky defense system"
Narrowerdrafty, draughtynot airtight
drippyleaking in drops
holey, porousAllowing passage / passage in and out
oozing, oozy, seepingleaking / leaking out slowly
See alsopermeableAllowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
unseaworthyunfit for a voyage
OppositetightOf such close construction as to be impermeable
Nounsleakthe discharge of a fluid from some container
leakinessthe condition of permitting leaks or leakage
Englishleaky: 3 senses adjective 2
MeaningUsed informally; unable to retain urine.
Broaderincontinentnot having control over urination and defecation
Nounsleaka euphemism for urination
Englishleaky: 3 senses adjective 3
Meaningprone to communicate confidential information.
Synonymsblabbermouthed, talebearing, tattling
Broadercommunicative, communicatoryable or tending to communicate
Spanishchismoso, cotilla
Nounsleakunauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

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