Streakiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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streakiest

 

[ ˈstriːkɪəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

performance quality

Streakiest refers to the tendency of something or someone to exhibit inconsistent or erratic patterns of behavior, often alternating between good and bad performances. It is commonly used to describe athletes, teams, or even natural phenomena that experience sudden fluctuations in quality or outcome.

Synonyms

erratic, inconsistent, variable

Examples of usage

  • The team was the streakiest in the league this season.
  • His streakiest performances have made him a fan favorite.
  • This year has been marked by the streakiest weather patterns we've seen.

Translations

Translations of the word "streakiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais irregular

🇮🇳 सबसे अनियमित

🇩🇪 am unbeständigsten

🇮🇩 paling tidak konsisten

🇺🇦 найбільш непостійний

🇵🇱 najbardziej niestabilny

🇯🇵 最も不安定な

🇫🇷 le plus irrégulier

🇪🇸 el más irregular

🇹🇷 en düzensiz

🇰🇷 가장 불규칙한

🇸🇦 الأكثر عدم انتظام

🇨🇿 nejvíce nepravidelný

🇸🇰 najviac nepravidelný

🇨🇳 最不稳定的

🇸🇮 najbolj nestanoviten

🇮🇸 óreglulegasta

🇰🇿 ең тұрақсыз

🇬🇪 ყველაზე არარეგულარული

🇦🇿 ən qeyri-sabit

🇲🇽 el más inestable

Word origin

The term 'streaky' originates from the word 'streak,' which in its earliest use referred to a line or mark left on a surface, typically a long thin line. The word 'streak' can be traced back to the Old English 'strica,' meaning a stripe or line, with roots in Germanic languages. Over time, 'streak' evolved to include the idea of a series of successes or failures, particularly in sports or competitive contexts. The addition of the suffix '-iest' creates the superlative form, indicating the highest degree of this characteristic. 'Streakiest' embodies the concept of unpredictability and variability, which can apply in various fields such as sports, weather patterns, and performance behaviors.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,818, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.