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runny

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹəni// UK //ɹˈʌni// run·ny

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.


SIMPLE

The egg was runny when I cracked it.

CONTEXTUAL

The paint was too runny to cover the wall properly, so I had to add more powder to the mix.

COMPLEX

The chef adjusted the sauce to ensure it was thick enough to coat the pasta without being runny or watery.

Synonyms
Origin

From run + -y.

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