streaky

[ stree-kee ]

adjective

, streak·i·er, streak·i·est.

1. occurring in streaks or a streak.
2. marked with or characterized by streaks.
3. varying or uneven in quality.

streaky

/ ˈstriːkɪ /

adjective

1. marked with streaks
2. occurring in streaks
3. (of bacon) having alternate layers of meat and fat
4. of varying or uneven quality

Derived Forms

• ˈstreakiness, noun
• ˈstreakily, adverb

Other Words From

• streaki·ly adverb
• streaki·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of streaky¹

First recorded in 1660–70; streak + -y ¹

Example Sentences

There’s a reason that we frequently see great teams from the regular season flame out early in the postseason, while the whole tournament often feels like little more than a battle of streaky goaltending.

From FiveThirtyEight

Rivera said he’s sticking with Hopkins not only because there’s no obvious talent upgrade available, but also because kickers can be streaky.

From Washington Post

The 31-year-old Bogdanovic is a good but streaky outside shooter whose confidence wavers.

From Washington Post

It’s one of the reasons they’ve been one of the league’s streakiest teams, recently becoming the first in NBA history to drop five straight after winning five in a row by more than 10 points within a season.

From FiveThirtyEight

The streaky Jamorko Pickett added 16 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

From Washington Post

As for Santorum, he has been the streaky candidate who falls just short of winning the big ones.

From The Daily Beast

The former senator with the ragtag operation has been the streaky candidate who falls just short of winning the big ones.

From The Daily Beast

She looked out; the dusk had softened the countryside until it was a dull blur, shot with irregular streaky lights.

From Project Gutenberg

At that he started up, all streaky with soap and blood as he was, and must rush away on some errand.

From Project Gutenberg

The chubby little boy is crying, the tears making streaky marks down his dirty little face.

From Project Gutenberg

When we got beyond the guns they fired over us with a long streaky sort of sound.

From Project Gutenberg

It can't be a merry-makin' either; for, when you come to think of it, folks don't feast off such things as streaky bacon.

From Project Gutenberg