Meaning & Definition of word "Runny"
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Runny
/ˈrʌni/
adjective:
- 1. Having a watery consistency; prone to flowing or leaking.
- Example: After eating ice cream too quickly, he had a runny nose.
- 2. Liquid or soft, often used to describe food that is not solid.
- Example: The soup was delicious but a little too runny for my taste.
- 3. Describing something that is crumbly and breaks easily.
- Example: The runny cheese oozed out of the sandwich.
- 4. Referring to a form of discharge that is thin and liquid, especially from the nose.
- Example: Allergy season left her with a constantly runny nose.
Etymology
From the verb 'to run', with the suffix '-y' denoting a quality.
Common Phrases and Expressions
runny nose:
A condition in which the nasal mucus flows excessively.
runny egg:
An egg that is cooked so that the yolk remains liquid.
runny consistency:
A texture that is thin and more fluid.
Related Words
run:
To move swiftly on foot.
flow:
To move along in a stream.
Slang Meanings of runny
Meaning: Used to describe someone being overly emotional or sappy.
Example Sentence: Don't be so runny when watching that movie!
Meaning: Indicates something is not performing well or inefficient.
Example Sentence: His game was pretty runny today, he kept missing shots.