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runny

[ruhn-ee]

run·ny

[ruhn-ee]
adjective, -ni·er, -ni·est.
1.
tending to run or drip: a runny paste.
2.
(of the nose) discharging mucus.

Origin:
1810–20; run + -y1
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runny (ˈrʌnɪ)
 
adj , -nier, -niest
1.  tending to flow; liquid
2.  (of the nose or nasal passages) exuding mucus

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