Leaky

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

having leaks; prone to leaking

“The leaky roof let in rain during storms.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈliːki/

Syllables

leak·y

Related Words

Synonyms

blabbermouthedtalebearingtattling

Antonyms

tight

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Anagrams of Leaky

Words that use exactly the same letters as “leaky”.

lakey

Words one letter different

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beaky leady leafy leaks leany leary leavy leeky peaky weaky

Words you can make from Leaky

Shorter words formed from the letters in “leaky”.

akey alky kale kyle lake yale

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