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leaky

leaky
Tính từ
So sánh hơn: leakierSo sánh nhất: leakiest

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

Tính từleaky

Having a hole or crack that allows liquid or gas to escape or enter.

The old pipe is leaky and needs to be replaced.

Tính từleaky

Allowing secret information to be disclosed or revealed prematurely.

Ví dụ

The old roof is too leaky to survive another storm.

I need to replace this leaky faucet before the bill goes up.

My boat is a bit leaky but it still floats.

My boat is a bit leaky but it still floats.

Travel

Stop talking or you will be as leaky as a sieve with the secret.

Stop talking or you will be as leaky as a sieve with the secret.

The company has a leaky internal communication system.

Business

I wonder if the valve is leaky.

I wonder if the valve is leaky.

The detective suspected a leaky source within the police department.

Detective

This old bucket is far too leaky for the job.

This old bucket is far too leaky for the job.

We cannot keep the project secret with such a leaky staff.

Office

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