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leaky
This term describes a failure of containment, whether the substance escaping is a physical fluid or intangible information. It carries a connotation of negligence or decay, suggesting that a boundary which should be secure has become porous or compromised.
When applied to secrets or organizations, the word implies a lack of discipline or a betrayal of trust. It transforms a physical property of plumbing or vessels into a social critique of instability and indiscretion.
Ý nghĩa
Allowing secret information to be disclosed or revealed prematurely.
The government is struggling to contain a leaky department where classified memos are frequently leaked to the press.
Ví dụ
The old roof is too leaky to survive another storm.
I need to replace this leaky faucet before the bill goes up.
Stop talking or you will be as leaky as a sieve with the secret.
The company has a leaky internal communication system.
The company has a leaky internal communication system.
The detective suspected a leaky source within the police department.