2. Apt to disclose secrets; tattling; not close. [Colloq.]
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3. (Genetics) Retaining some function; not completely inactivating the gene; as, substitution mutations are sometimes leaky; -- of mutations. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
leakiest — leak·y || lɪËkɪ adj. having a leak, having a hole or opening through which water or other liquid can pass; full of leaks, allowing water or other liquid to pass through … English contemporary dictionary
FA Premier League 2000–01 — This article describes the FA Premier League 2000 2001 season. Infobox Football league season competition = Premier League season = 2000 ndash;01 winners = Manchester United relegated =Manchester City Coventry City Bradford City prevseason = 1999 … Wikipedia
Leakier — Leaky Leak y, a. [Compar. {Leakier}; superl. {Leakiest}.] 1. Permitting water or other fluid to leak in or out; as, a leaky roof or cask; a leaky faucet. [1913 Webster] 2. Apt to disclose secrets; tattling; not close. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] 3.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Leaky — Leak y, a. [Compar. {Leakier}; superl. {Leakiest}.] 1. Permitting water or other fluid to leak in or out; as, a leaky roof or cask; a leaky faucet. [1913 Webster] 2. Apt to disclose secrets; tattling; not close. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] 3.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
leaky — leakiness, n. /lee kee/, adj., leakier, leakiest. 1. allowing liquid, gas, etc., to enter or escape: a leaky boat; a leaky container. 2. Informal. unreliable: a leaky memory; a leaky tongue. [1600 10; LEAK + Y1] * * * … Universalium
poison — poisoner, n. poisonless, adj. poisonlessness, n. /poy zeuhn/, n. 1. a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health. 2. something harmful or pernicious, as to happiness or well being: the poison of slander. 3.… … Universalium
leaky — [[t]li͟ːki[/t]] leakiest ADJ GRADED Something that is leaky has holes, cracks, or other faults which allow liquids and gases to pass through. ...the cost of repairing the leaky roof … English dictionary
leak — verb 1》 (of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents through a hole or crack. ↘(of liquid, gas, etc.) pass in or out through a hole or crack in such a way. 2》 (of secret information) become known. ↘intentionally… … English new terms dictionary
leaky — UK [ˈliːkɪ] / US [ˈlɪkɪ] adjective Word forms leaky : adjective leaky comparative leakier superlative leakiest a leaky object or container has a hole or crack in it so that liquid or gas comes out of it a leaky tap … English dictionary
leaky — /ˈliki/ (say leekee) adjective (leakier, leakiest) 1. allowing fluid, gas, etc., to leak in or out. 2. Colloquial allowing confidential information to be made public: that department is very leaky. –leakiness, noun …
