adjective
leaky
LEE-kee
Leaky (adjective) means having a crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape; not properly sealed. Example: “The leaky roof let rain drip into the attic.”
adjective
1
Having a crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape; not properly sealed.
"The leaky roof let rain drip into the attic."
"They replaced the leaky faucet in the bathroom."
2
Prone to letting out secrets or confidential information.
"The department was known as a leaky source of gossip."
How to use leaky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLetting things escape when it shouldn't — whether liquid, air, or secrets.
Common pairings
leaky pipe
leaky roof
leaky faucet
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Word forms
- Comparative
- leakier
- Superlative
- leakiest
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Etymology
From leak plus the adjective suffix -y, describing something that tends to leak.
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What does “leaky” mean?
The word “leaky” means having a crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape; not properly sealed. In plain terms, letting things escape when it shouldn't — whether liquid, air, or secrets.
How do you pronounce “leaky”?
“Leaky” is pronounced LEE-kee (/ˈliːki/ in IPA).
How do you use “leaky” in a sentence?
Here is “leaky” used in a sentence: “The leaky roof let rain drip into the attic.”
What part of speech is “leaky”?
“Leaky” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “leaky” have?
“Leaky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape; not properly sealed.
