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leaky

/liːki/ adjective · British & US
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What does leaky mean?

adjective

Allowing liquid to pass through or escape; having a hole or crack that allows liquid to leak out. Often used to describe a faucet or pipe that is not functioning properly.

Example

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen was driving me crazy, so I decided to fix it over the weekend."

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