Streaky: meaning, definitions and examples
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streaky
[ ˈstriːki ]
describing a pattern
Having a streaked or striped appearance; marked with long, thin lines or bands of a different color or texture.
Synonyms
banded, streaked, striped, variegated
Examples of usage
- The cat had a streaky coat of fur.
- The bacon was cooked until it was crispy and streaky.
describing behavior
Inconsistent or erratic in performance; characterized by alternating periods of success and failure.
Synonyms
erratic, inconsistent, unpredictable, variable
Examples of usage
- Her streaky performance at work made it difficult for her boss to predict her outcomes.
- The team's streaky play led to mixed results throughout the season.
Translations
Translations of the word "streaky" in other languages:
🇵🇹 riscado
🇮🇳 धारीदार
🇩🇪 gestreift
🇮🇩 bergaris
🇺🇦 смугастий
🇵🇱 prążkowany
🇯🇵 縞模様の
🇫🇷 rayé
🇪🇸 rayado
🇹🇷 çizgili
🇰🇷 줄무늬의
🇸🇦 مخطط
🇨🇿 pruhovaný
🇸🇰 pruhovaný
🇨🇳 条纹的
🇸🇮 črtast
🇮🇸 röndótt
🇰🇿 жолақты
🇬🇪 ზოლიანი
🇦🇿 zolaqlı
🇲🇽 rayado
Word origin
The word 'streaky' is derived from the noun 'streak', which originated in Middle English from the Old English word 'strica' meaning a line or mark. Over time, 'streaky' evolved to describe patterns or behaviors marked by lines or bands, as well as inconsistent or erratic performance. The word has been in use for centuries to depict various aspects marked by streaks or stripes.