runny

• Beschreibt eine flüssige oder halbflüssige Substanz, die leicht fließt; oft verwendet für Speisen, Saucen oder Körperflüssigkeiten.

Describes a liquid or semi-liquid substance that flows easily, often used for food or bodily fluids.

1. Liquid or fluid consistencyA2informal

   Having a consistency that is more liquid than solid; capable of flowing easily.

   Flüssig

   • The sauce was too runny, so I added more flour.
   • The honey became runny after being left in the sun.
   • The paint was runny and dripped down the canvas.

   Synonymedrippyflowingfluidliquidsoupythinwatery

   Antonymecoagulatedfirmgelatinoussolidthickviscous

2. Producing liquid dischargeA2informal

   Describing a nose or eyes that are producing excessive mucus or tears, often due to illness or allergy.

   laufend

   • I have a runny nose because of my cold.
   • Her eyes were runny from the strong wind.
   • The baby's runny nose made it hard for him to breathe.

   Synonymedrippingmucoussnottywateryweepy

   Antonymeblockedcongesteddrystuffy