leaky

• Qualifie un objet ou un contenant qui laisse passer un liquide ou un gaz à travers un trou ou une fissure, ou qui n'est pas étanche.

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.

   qui fuit

   • 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.

   Synonymescrackedholeypermeableperviousporousseepingunsealed

   Antonymesairtighthermeticsealedtightwatertight

2. Unable to control urinationB2informalmedical

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

   incontinent (familier)

   • 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.

   Synonymesincontinentwet

3. Tending to disclose secretsB2informal

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

   Qui a tendance à divulguer des secrets

   • 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.

   Synonymesbigmouthedblabbygossipyindiscreettalkative

   Antonymesclosemoutheddiscreetsecretivetightlipped