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leaky
adjective \ˈlē-kē\
: having a hole that allows something (such as a liquid or gas) to pass in or out : having a leak
leak·i·erleak·i·est
Full Definition of LEAKY
: permitting fluid to leak in or out
— leak·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
— leak·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of LEAKY
15th century
LEAKY Defined for Kids
leaky
adjective \ˈlē-kē\
leak·i·erleak·i·est
Definition of LEAKY for Kids
: letting fluid in or out through a crack or hole <a leaky roof>
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leaky
adjective \ˈlē-kē\
Medical Definition of LEAKY
: relating to or being a mutant gene that changes the structure of the protein and especially an enzyme that it determines so that some but not all of its biological activity is lost; also : being such a protein with subnormal activity
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