runny
word
Definition
Describes a liquid or something that flows easily; often used for foods that are more liquid than normal or for a nose producing a lot of mucus.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for eggs ('runny yolk'), sauces, soup, or 'runny nose.' More informal, everyday language. Do not confuse with 'runny' as a verb; it's always an adjective.
Spanish: líquido - fluidoPortuguese (BR): líquido - aguadoPortuguese (PT): líquido - aguadoChinese (Simplified): 稀的 - 流质的Chinese (Traditional): 稀的 - 流質的Hindi: तरल - बहने वालाArabic: سائل - رخوBengali: পাতলা - তরল (নাক: সর্দি)Russian: жидкий - текучий (о носе: насморк)Japanese: とろとろの - 液状の - 鼻水が出るVietnamese: lỏng - chảy nước (mũi: sổ mũi)Korean: 묽은 - 흐르는 (코: 콧물)Turkish: akıkan - sulu - burun akıntılıUrdu: پتلا - بہنے والا (ناک: بہتی ہوئی ناک)Indonesian: encer - cair (hidung: ingusan)
Example Sentences
This sauce turned out way too runny for my liking.
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The soup is too runny.
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Her nose is runny because she has a cold.
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Kids often get a runny nose when the weather changes.
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I like my eggs with runny yolks.
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If the paint is too runny, add more powder to thicken it up.
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