Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Inclined to run or flow.
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- adjective
fluid ; capable offlowing - adjective liable to
run ordrip
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape
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Examples
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Marshmallows and strawberries, dipped in runny melted chocolate. mmmmmmm …
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Luckily, the actor didn't have to contend with any makeup malfunctions, namely runny eyeliner.
Game of Thrones: Jason Momoa's Secrets to Playing a Naked, Eyeliner-Wearing Dothraki Warlord 2011
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Yes | No | Report from Jason wrote 1 year 50 weeks ago her comments were just plain stinkies, or maybe you prefer the word do-do, I'd rather call a runny potty mouth.
Hillary on Hunting 2008
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The word is runny, slippery, like the white of an egg.
My Sister’s Keeper Jodi Picoult 2004
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The list of potential threats runs from temporary, minor nuisances such as runny noses and headaches to long-term risks such as cancer if contaminated seafood ends up in the marketplace.
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The list of potential threats runs from temporary, minor nuisances such as runny noses and headaches to long-term risks such as cancer if contaminated seafood ends up in the marketplace.
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The list of potential threats runs from minor nuisances such as runny noses and headaches to nausea.
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The list of potential threats runs from temporary, minor nuisances such as runny noses and headaches to long-term risks such as cancer if contaminated seafood ends up in the marketplace.
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Some of this stool liquefies (becomes 'runny') and leaks out of the anus.
tequilamonky Diary Entry tequilamonky 2009
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The cookie dough was kind of runny, so I put it in the freezer for a bit before portioning them out and baking them.
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