adj
runny
RUH-nee
adj
1
Thinner than expected and prone to flowing or dripping.
"The eggs came out runny because they weren't cooked long enough."
"He had a runny nose all through the cold snap."
How to Use Runny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiquid-like and prone to dripping, rather than thick or firm.
Common pairings
a runny nose
runny eggs
runny honey
Word Forms
runnier comparative, runniest superlative
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Etymology
From run + -y.