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Stringy: meaning, definitions and examples

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stringy

 

[หˆstrษชล‹i ]

Definition

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word has roots in the Middle English word 'stringy', referring to something resembling a string.
  • It evolved from the Old English 'streng', which meant 'line or cord', indicating its long and thin nature.

Culinary

  • In cooking, stringy often describes meats that are tough and pull apart easily, like shredded chicken or pork.
  • Certain vegetables, like string beans, got their name because they are long and can snap like a string.

Science

  • In biology, stringy textures can be seen in muscle fibers, which are long and fibrous, crucial for movement.
  • Some fungi exhibit a stringy appearance as their threads spread out to form networks in their habitat.

Pop Culture

  • In movies, a 'stringy' character might be someone who is thin and wiry, often used to depict agility or cunning.
  • The phrase 'stringy hair' commonly appears in beauty and style discussions, highlighting how hair can become lightweight and messy.

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

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.