# runny

/ˈɹəni/ (US) · /ɹˈʌni/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/runny
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

having a liquid that flows out easily. You use this to describe things like eggs, noses, or paint that are too thin.

For teachers: 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.

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