Synonyms

streaky

American

[stree-kee] / ˈstri ki /

adjective

streakier, streakiest

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

streaky British

/ ˈstriːkɪ /

adjective

marked with streaks
occurring in streaks
(of bacon) having alternate layers of meat and fat
of varying or uneven quality

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Other Word Forms

streakily adverb
streakiness noun

Etymology

Origin of streaky

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

Example Sentences

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He was seen as a popular figure among Hoops fans, but was also viewed as a head coach that only got "streaky" results out of his side.

From BBC

He’s viewed by scouts as a streaky second-unit shooter with the ability to get the ball to the basket.

From Los Angeles Times

It was streaky, it was often reckless, it was not always pretty - but it worked.

From BBC

A streaky 2023-24 season ended well short of a playoff berth.

From Seattle Times

That gets Dean Elgar on strike and the South Africa opener gets the opening boundary of the day with a slightly streaky edge.

From BBC

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