leaky meaning

UK US /ˈliki/ 2 syllables

leaky (adjective): permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases.

leaky has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

leaky as an adjective

  1. permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
    • a leaky roof
    • a leaky defense system

    Opposite: tight

    Similar: drafty, drippy, oozing, holey

    Related forms: leak, leakiness

  2. used informally; unable to retain urine

    Similar: incontinent

    Related forms: leak

  3. prone to communicate confidential information

    Synonyms: blabbermouthed, talebearing, tattling

    Similar: communicative

    Related forms: leak

How to pronounce leaky

leaky is pronounced /ˈliki/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with leaky

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LE · words ending in KY · 5-letter words

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