runny

[ ruhn-ee ]
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adjective,run·ni·er, run·ni·est.
  1. tending to run or drip: a runny paste.

  2. (of the nose) discharging mucus.

Origin of runny

1
First recorded in 1810–20; run + -y1

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British Dictionary definitions for runny

runny

/ (ˈrʌnɪ) /


adjective-nier or -niest
  1. tending to flow; liquid

  2. (of the nose or nasal passages) exuding mucus

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