Leaky: meaning, definitions and examples

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leaky

 

[ หˆliห.ki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical condition

Leaky refers to an object or surface that is not airtight or watertight, allowing liquid or gas to escape. This term is often used in relation to roofs, pipes, or containers that cannot hold their contents securely, resulting in unwanted leakage.

Synonyms

drippy, oozing, seeping

Examples of usage

  • The leaky faucet wasted a lot of water.
  • She discovered a leaky roof after the heavy rain.
  • The leaky container spilled its contents all over the floor.
Context #2 | Adjective

information security

In a metaphorical sense, leaky can describe a system or organization that has breaches in confidentiality or security, leading to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

Synonyms

exposed, insecure, vulnerable

Examples of usage

  • The company's leaky security protocols led to a massive data breach.
  • He worked in a leaky organization where rumors spread quickly.
  • Their leaky database exposed client information to hackers.

Translations

Translations of the word "leaky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น permeรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ€เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช undicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berembun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะพั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieszczelny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fuyant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ filtrante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑzdฤฑran

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ„์ˆ˜์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุณุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ netฤ›snรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ netesnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ puลกฤajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lekandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ั‹ะฟ ะบะตั‚ะตั‚ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑzan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fugaz

Etymology

The word 'leaky' originates from the Old English term 'lecan,' which means 'to leak or let out.' The transition to the modern form can be traced back to Middle English, where it appeared as 'leke,' which is related to the idea of fluid escaping from a container. Over time, 'leaky' has been adopted into contemporary English to describe not just physical leaks, such as those in plumbing and construction, but also to denote vulnerabilities in systems or processes. The evolution of the word reflects its application across various contextsโ€”from tangible leaks of water or gas to metaphorical uses in discussing information security and organizational integrity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,328, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.