leaky
Americanadjective
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allowing liquid, gas, etc., to enter or escape.
a leaky boat; a leaky container.
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Informal. unreliable.
a leaky memory; a leaky tongue.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- leakiness noun
- unleaky adjective
Etymology
Origin of leaky
Example Sentences
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There was a lethargy to Newcastle and you do not have to look too far to realise where the issues are for this leaky side.
From BBC
Researchers have speculated that making stop codons slightly "leaky" could allow cells to produce enough full length protein to ease symptoms.
From Science Daily
Over time, however, it can become leaky, allowing damaging compounds to enter brain tissue.
From Science Daily
The public infrastructure report listed $150 million for “wet” infrastructure repairs, which included replacing aging and leaky water main pipelines.
From Los Angeles Times
The room was uncooled and water was dripping down the walls from a leaky ceiling.
From BBC
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