English Explanatory Dictionary

streaky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having streaks.
  2. Used to describe a shot where the ball deflects off the edge of the bat, but is not caught by the slips or wicket-keeper and instead results in runs for the batsman.
  3. Unpredictable, variable; having periods of good and bad (e.g. weather).
  4. Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.
  5. Having periods of irritation or bad temper.
  6. Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɹiːki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-streaky.wav

Word forms

streaky streakier streakiest

Etymology

From streak + -y.

Derived words

streakily streakiness streaky bacon
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