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runny

/ˈɹʌni/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having the consistency of liquid or flowing freely.


Synonyms

fluxive , liquid
Rhymes
Words rhyming with runny
dainty , fainty , rainy , strainy
Homophones
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  1. Runny (en) : A person named Runny

  2. Runny (en) : A type of pottery


Variants
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runnier , runniest , runny
Forms
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runnier, runniest


Etymology
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From Old English 'rinnan' meaning 'to flow'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that 'runny' honey is often considered the purest and most natural form of honey?

  2. In cooking, 'runny' yolks are used to make hollandaise sauce and custards.

  3. A 'runny' nose is a common symptom of a cold or allergies.


Related Concepts
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  1. Viscosity: The measure of the resistance of a fluid to flow. 'Runny' substances have low viscosity.


Culture
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In literature, 'runny' is often used to describe the consistency of substances such as honey, yogurt, or eggs. In art, artists have depicted 'runny' paint or 'runny' water in various scenes.

How to Memorize "runny"

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    - Imagine a bowl of 'runny' honey or a 'runny' egg.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'runny' with the feeling of a liquid or flowing substance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'runny' as 'R-U-N-N-Y' stands for 'Runs Under Natural Yield'.


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