Permitting leaks or leakage: a leaky roof; a leaky defense system.
leaky
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leak·y (lē'kē)  |
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The adjective has 5 meanings:
Meaning #1:
permitting leaks or leakage
Antonym: tight (meaning #7)
Meaning #2:
(of ships and boats) permitting leakage
Synonym: leaking
Meaning #3:
permitting liquids to penetrate
Meaning #4:
used informally; unable to retain urine
Meaning #5:
prone to communicate confidential information
Synonyms: blabbermouthed, talebearing, tattling
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