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Definition leaky in British English

leaky adjective

adjective
/ˈliːki/
1

a leaky object or container has a hole or crack in it so that liquid or gas comes out of it

Example

a leaky tap

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2

prone to leaks; tending to leak

Example

The Reagan White House was notoriously leaky when it came to protecting classified information.

Definition leaky in British English