leaked
/liːkt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Of a document, etc, produced by a company or organization, intended to be confidential but having been released to the public or the press.
Adjective
Examples
A leaked memo from Downing Street reports that the Prime Minister is planning to call a general election next week.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “leaked” mean?
Of a document, etc, produced by a company or organization, intended to be confidential but having been released to the public or the press.
Is “leaked” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.