leaky

[ lee-kee ]

adjective

, leak·i·er, leak·i·est.

1. allowing liquid, gas, etc., to enter or escape:

   a leaky boat; a leaky container.

2. Informal. unreliable:

   a leaky memory; a leaky tongue.

leaky

/ ˈliːkɪ /

adjective

1. leaking or tending to leak

Derived Forms

• ˈleakiness, noun

Other Words From

• leaki·ness noun
• un·leaky adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of leaky¹

First recorded in 1600–10; leak + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Charlton House in Greenwich, south-east London, was built in 1612 and repaired following damage caused in the Blitz, but a leaky roof is affecting its historic interior so it has been added to the register.

From BBC

So, if you take the campaign at its word, this money will be used to plug leaky holes across the nation—fending off, I don’t know, Kari Lake’s one-woman Jan. 6 when Ruben Gallego is certified the winner of Arizona.

From Slate

Both sides scored five tries in an rollercoaster game and George highlighted England's leaky defence - they missed 35 tackles - as a major factor, but also admitted his team "took their foot of the gas" in the first half.

From BBC

Many districts are already on a waiting list for the funds, with $3.4 billion approved for projects to repair hazardous mold, leaky roofs and septic systems, as well as to build classrooms, modernize science labs and replace aging buildings.

From Los Angeles Times

The money from the last successful school bond, passed by voters in 2016, has been spent, and school districts report aging buildings, hazardous mold and leaky roofs.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• broken
• cracked
• faulty