leaky

• Beschreibt einen Gegenstand, der Flüssigkeit oder Gas durch ein Loch oder einen Riss hindurchlässt; auch übertragen für undichte Stellen oder das Durchsickern von Informationen.

Describes an object that allows liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack.

1. Allowing fluid or gas to escapeB1formal

   Describes something that permits the unwanted passage of liquids or gases through cracks or holes.

   undicht

   • The leaky faucet dripped all night long.
   • We had to replace the leaky roof after the storm.
   • The boat's hull was leaky and started taking on water.
   • A leaky gas pipe can be very dangerous.

   Synonymecrackedholeypermeableperviousporousseepingunsealed

   Antonymeairtighthermeticsealedtightwatertight

2. Unable to control urinationB2informalmedical

   Used informally to describe a person who involuntarily releases urine, often due to weak bladder muscles.

   Blasenschwäche

   • After the surgery, he felt a bit leaky and had to use pads.
   • The old dog became leaky in its old age.
   • She laughed so hard she became a little leaky.
   • Certain medications can make you feel leaky.

   Synonymeincontinentwet

3. Tending to disclose secretsB2informal

   Informally describing a person or organization that is prone to revealing confidential information.

   nicht verschwiegen

   • The leaky source told the journalist everything.
   • Be careful what you say around him; he's a bit leaky.
   • The company has a leaky security department.
   • Leaky employees are a nightmare for intelligence agencies.

   Synonymebigmouthedblabbygossipyindiscreettalkative

   Antonymeclosemoutheddiscreetsecretivetightlipped