Leaky

Word LEAKY
Character 5
Hyphenation leak y
Pronunciations /ˈliːki/

Definitions and meanings of "Leaky"

What do we mean by leaky?

Permitting leaks or leakage. adjective

Having a leak or leaks; allowing water or other fluid, etc., to pass in or out through an aperture or apertures: as, a leaky boat; a leaky barrel.

Hence Apt to disclose secrets; babbling; tattling.

Permitting water or other fluid to leak in or out. adjective

Apt to disclose secrets; tattling; not close. adjective

Retaining some function; not completely inactivating the gene; ; -- of mutations. adjective

Having leaks, not sealed. adjective

Used informally; unable to retain urine adjective

Prone to communicate confidential information adjective

Permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases adjective

Having leaks; not fully sealed.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Leaky

The word "leaky" in example sentences

He does have moments a fear while living in what he describes as a leaky spacesuit. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Cities and towns shouldn't have to worry that the water lost in leaky pipes will mean ongoing shortages or usage restrictions. ❋ Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins (2010)

You know, it's interesting to note that Secretary Clinton used the word leaky to describe past U.N. sanctions, obviously referring to the fact that they have not always been as effective as they were hoping they could be. ❋ Unknown (2009)

All these produce what is called a leaky gut otherwise known as altered intestinal permeability. ❋ M.D. Mark Hyman (2007)

The reality was decaying, dingy cities where underfed people shuffled to and fro in leaky shoes, in patched-up nineteenth-century houses that smelt always of cabbage and bad lavatories. ❋ Unknown (1949)

"If you call a leaky old ferryboat with the weather so damp that you can't touch the rail without feeling as if you have had a dip in the briny -- if that's what you call romantic, then give me a good open fire and plenty of chicken bones to gnaw." ❋ Laura Lee Hope (N/A)

But somewhere around the post-doc to professional scientist level, something happens which studies refer to as the "leaky pipeline." ❋ SETI Institute (2011)

PAUL BEGALA, CNN POLITICAL ANALYST: Well, there's, you know, an economic theory, which I think is reality, called the leaky bucket. ❋ Unknown (2009)

PAUL BEGALA, CNN CONTRIBUTOR: Well, there's, you know, an economic theory which I think is reality, it's called a leaky budget. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I am not what is called a leaky fellow about my personal affairs, yet when I was seated at Mrs. Butterworth's well-lighted, genial board that evening, I could not help dropping a hint of my good fortune, in a careless way, to my next neighbor. ❋ Unknown (1873)

This representative paper (I found a few dozen that I won't bother you with) reports an investigation into the relation between alcohol consumption and so-called leaky gut: ❋ Unknown (2009)

The "leaky" coaxial cable, similar to a sprinkler hose with holes in it, will be used to disperse the signal to trains inside the tunnels. ❋ Ann Scott Tyson (2010)

Some homeowners believe that homes here are generally "leaky" and permit fresh air to enter the home, however, carbon monoxide can pool into some areas of the home and cause people to feel ill, have headaches and, in the worst case, cause death. ❋ Unknown (2008)

We are all in this leaky boat together-did I say "leaky"? ❋ Unknown (2009)

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