Meaning & Definition of Leaky in English
English⟶
Leaky
/liki/
adjective
1. Permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
- "A leaky roof"
- "A leaky defense system"
synonym:
- leaky
2. Used informally
- Unable to retain urine
synonym:
- leaky
3. Prone to communicate confidential information
synonym:
- blabbermouthed,
- leaky,
- talebearing(a),
- tattling(a)
Examples of using
Methinks I am like a man, who having struck on many shoals, and having narrowly escap'd shipwreck in passing a small frith, has yet the temerity to put out to sea in the same leaky weather-beaten vessel, and even carries his ambition so far as to think of compassing the globe under these disadvantageous circumstances.