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leaky

 
Dictionary: leak·y   (lē'kē) pronunciation
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adj., -i·er, -i·est.
Permitting leaks or leakage: a leaky roof; a leaky defense system.


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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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