Word: Leakgate
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: leak
gate
Definition: Proper noun~ Alternative form of Plamegate. A 2005 controversy around the alleged leaking to the media of the identity of Valerie Plame a covert CIA agent.
Morphemes:
Affix: leak
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A divulgation, or disclosure, of information previously held secret.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: leken
Language: enm
Decoded: leken
Meaning: to let water in or out
Affix: -gate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Combined with keywords to form the names of scandals.