adj
runny
RUH-nee
Runny (adj) means Thinner than expected and prone to flowing or dripping. Example: “The eggs came out runny because they weren't cooked long enough.”
adj
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- runnier
- Superlative
- runniest
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Etymology
From run + -y.
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What does “runny” mean?
The word “runny” means thinner than expected and prone to flowing or dripping. In plain terms, liquid-like and prone to dripping, rather than thick or firm.
How do you pronounce “runny”?
“Runny” is pronounced RUH-nee (/ˈɹʌni/ in IPA).
How do you use “runny” in a sentence?
Here is “runny” used in a sentence: “The eggs came out runny because they weren't cooked long enough.”
What is another word for “runny”?
Words with a similar meaning to “runny” include liquid, flowy, fluent, fluid, free-flowing and mobile.
What is the opposite of “runny”?
The opposite of “runny” — its antonyms — are lacteous, gelatinous, pulpy, resinous and viscous.
What part of speech is “runny”?
“Runny” is an adjective.
