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Definition of runny

runny

/ˈrʌn.i/
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• adjective

1

More liquid than is usual or expected; having a thin, flowing consistency (especially of food, paint, or other mixtures).

Example

"She prefers her poached eggs with a soft, runny yolk over toasted sourdough bread."

2

Producing or discharging excess mucus or tears (typically of the nose or eyes due to a cold, allergy, or irritation).

Example

"The sudden drop in temperature and high pollen count left him with a runny nose all afternoon."

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• Rhymes for runny

• Nearby Words

runner beans
runniness
running
runny
runoff
runt
runthrough

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Runny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/runny
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