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View synonyms for runny

runny

[ ruhn-ee ]

adjective

, run·ni·er, run·ni·est.
  1. tending to run or drip:

    a runny paste.

  2. (of the nose) discharging mucus.


runny

/ ˈrʌnɪ /

adjective

  1. tending to flow; liquid
  2. (of the nose or nasal passages) exuding mucus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of runny1

First recorded in 1810–20; run + -y 1
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Example Sentences

If it’s runnier or looser than you’d like, cook it a few minutes, and then test it again.

In this new study, the differences weren’t due to symptoms — some asymptomatic people made more virus than those with fevers, coughs or runny noses.

In response to a reporter’s question, Walensky said that people who are fully vaccinated and experience symptoms of upper respiratory infections — runny nose, cough, sore throat — should get tested for the coronavirus.

Place in a food processor and mix on high until the texture is smooth and runny, scraping down the sides intermittently and adding a little oil for creaminess if needed.

The pancake mix should be thin and runny enough to pour off a spoon.

The National Wildlife Federation has written up a very compelling case linking our runny noses and our warming planet.

Symptoms include fever, runny nose, coughing, and a rash all over the body, according to the CDC.

It usually presents with a combination of rash, fevers, cough and runny nose, as well as characteristic spots in the mouth.

Runny eggs mixed in with all the other wonderful ingredients makes for a delicious and filling start to your day.

But moving up the hill I was still caught by some smoke, causing profuse coughing, eye watering, and a runny nose.

They were so hot that the butter melted over them instantly, and crisp outside, with delicious, runny insides.

There are those who like the dark and very runny kind with large segments or wedges of peel.

A thick, one-half-inch slice is cut across the whole cheese and toasted until runny.

Occasional use can cause a stuffy or runny nose, while chronic use can ulcerate the mucous membrane of the nose.

Gisip-un ku tungud sa abug, I have a runny nose from the dust.

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