Leaky

Pronunciation: /ˈliːki/

Definitions of leaky

adjective describing a substance that allows liquid or gas to pass through it due to holes or cracks

Example Sentences

A1 The roof is leaky when it rains.

A2 The old faucet in the kitchen is leaky and needs to be fixed.

B1 The boat sprung a leaky and started taking on water.

B2 The leaky pipe caused water damage to the ceiling.

C1 The leaky valve was replaced to prevent further issues.

C2 The leaky roof was patched up to stop water from seeping in.

Examples of leaky in a Sentence

formal The leaky pipe caused water damage to the ceiling.

informal I think there's a leaky faucet in the bathroom.

slang My umbrella is so leaky, it's practically useless in the rain.

figurative His leaky memory made it difficult for him to remember important details.

Grammatical Forms of leaky

• past tense: leaked
• plural: leakies
• comparative: leakier
• superlative: leakiest
• present tense: leaks
• future tense: will leak
• perfect tense: has leaked
• continuous tense: is leaking
• singular: leaky
• positive degree: leakier
• infinitive: to leak
• gerund: leaking
• participle: leaking

Origin and Evolution of leaky

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'leaky' originated from the Old English word 'leccan' meaning 'to leak or drip'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'leaky' has retained its original meaning of something that allows liquid or air to pass through due to holes or gaps.