runny

adjective

run·​ny ˈrə-nē 

: having a tendency to run: such as

a

: extremely or excessively soft and liquid

a runny dough

b

: secreting a thin flow of mucus

a runny nose

Synonyms of runny

• thin
• soupy
• watery
• thinned
• wet

Examples of runny in a Sentence

The scrambled eggs are runny.

The pudding is runnier than I like it.

a little boy with a runny nose

My eyes felt itchy and runny.

Recent Examples on the Web

Symptoms of measles generally feature a rash between seven and 21 days after exposure with symptoms including high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. —Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025

All Jordan Spence wants is a fresh breakfast sandwich with a runny yolk. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025

Symptoms include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fatigue, watery eyes, headaches and sneezing. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025

Poached Eggs Poaching eggs involves dropping cracked eggs into simmering water, then cooking them until the whites are set and the yolk is still runny. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for runny

• bunny
• funny
• gunny
• honey
• money
• sonny
• sunny
• tunny

Kids Definition

runny

adjective

run·​ny ˈrən-ē 

runnier; runniest

1

: too soft and liquid

the scrambled eggs are runny

2

: giving off a liquid

a runny nose

Medical Definition

runny

adjective

run·​ny ˈrən-ē 

: secreting a thin flow of mucus

a runny nose