Word Adjective
runny
adj.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈɹəni/ UK /ɹˈʌni/ run·ny
Definition
adj.having a liquid that flows out easily. You use this to describe things like eggs, noses, or paint that are too thin.
adj.flowing or leaking easily; having a consistency that allows liquid to escape from a container or surface.
Examples
“The egg was runny when I cracked it.”
“The paint was too runny to cover the wall properly, so I had to add more powder to the mix.”
“The chef adjusted the sauce to ensure it was thick enough to coat the pasta without being runny or watery.”
Etymology
From run + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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