LEAKILY

Etymology

Adverb

leakily (comparative more leakily, superlative most leakily)

In a leaky way.

Source: Wiktionary


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.

2. Apt to disclose secrets; tattling; not close. [Colloq.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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