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stringy

 

[ หˆstrษชล‹i ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture appearance

The term 'stringy' typically describes a texture that is long, thin, and fibrous in nature. It often refers to the consistency of certain foods, such as meats or vegetables, that have a tendency to separate into threads or strands when torn or cut. 'Stringy' can also be used to denote something that is overly elastic or has an unwieldy, tangled form. In general, this term implies that the item being described lacks smoothness and could be difficult to chew or manage.

Synonyms

fibrous, ragged, stranded, tangled, thready

Examples of usage

  • The chicken was stringy and hard to eat.
  • Her hair looked stringy after being wet.
  • I prefer my pasta to be less stringy.
  • The fabric felt stringy and uncomfortable against my skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "stringy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น stringente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช faserig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะธั‚ะบะพะฟะพะดั–ะฑะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚รณknisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ณธ็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท filiforme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fibroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ip benzeri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค ๋ชจ์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŽูŠู’ุทููŠู‘

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlรกknitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlรกknitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บฟ็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vlaknat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรกรฐlaga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะฟ ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ipli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fibroso

Etymology

The word 'stringy' originates from the noun 'string', which derives from the Old English 'streng', related to the Proto-Germanic 'strangaz', meaning to stretch. This etymology reflects the core idea of something that is long and narrow, similar to the characteristic of a string. Over time, the adjective 'stringy' evolved to describe various textures and appearances that resemble the qualities of a string, particularly in food and other materials. It has been used in English since the 19th century to describe textures, notably in culinary contexts, indicating foods that appear fibrous or have a tendency to separate into strands. The versatility of the word has allowed it to maintain relevance across different contexts, illustrating the commonality of its underlying texture description.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,072, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.