runny

[ ruhn-ee ]

/ ˈrʌn i /

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adjective, run·ni·er, run·ni·est.

tending to run or drip: a runny paste.

(of the nose) discharging mucus.

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Origin of runny

First recorded in 1810–20; run + -y¹

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Examples from the Web for runny

The National Wildlife Federation has written up a very compelling case linking our runny noses and our warming planet.
Blame Climate Change for Your Terrible Seasonal Allergies|Kent Sepkowitz|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Symptoms include fever, runny nose, coughing, and a rash all over the body, according to the CDC.
A Fully Vaccinated Woman Contracted and Then Spread Measles. WTF?|Elizabeth Lopatto|April 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It usually presents with a combination of rash, fevers, cough and runny nose, as well as characteristic spots in the mouth.
Thanks, Anti-Vaxxers. You Just Brought Back Measles in NYC.|Russell Saunders|March 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Runny eggs mixed in with all the other wonderful ingredients makes for a delicious and filling start to your day.
Four Fatty (But Healthy!) Power Meals to Fuel Your Day|Ari Meisel|March 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But moving up the hill I was still caught by some smoke, causing profuse coughing, eye watering, and a runny nose.
After Victory, Palestinian Village Runs Into A Wall|Ali Gharib|April 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They were so hot that the butter melted over them instantly, and crisp outside, with delicious, runny insides.
The Idyl of Twin Fires|Walter Prichard Eaton
Occasional use can cause a stuffy or runny nose, while chronic use can ulcerate the mucous membrane of the nose.
What Works: Schools Without Drugs|United States Department of Education
Cooks me dandy rice and runny eggs, and sits on the neck of every bottle in New York while I dig.
Blue-grass and Broadway|Maria Thompson Daviess
But I am antiquated enough to like the rather flat, seedy things, and the "runny" jelly is of a wonderful colour and flavour.
The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work|Mary Rogers Miller
Alan drew up alongside of it and made out the runny outlines of the legs and arms, the torso and the head.
Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town|Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for runny

runny

/ (ˈrʌnɪ) /

adjective -nier or -niest

tending to flow; liquid

(of the nose or nasal passages) exuding mucus

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Word Origin and History for runny

runny

adj.

1817, from run (v.) + -y (2).

runny

adjective, run·ni·er, run·ni·est.

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Examples from the Web for runny

British Dictionary definitions for runny

runny

adjective -nier or -niest

Word Origin and History for runny

runny