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streaky Definition

streaky (strē)

adjective streaki·er, streaki·est

  1. marked with or showing streaks
  2. occurring in streaks
  3. uneven or variable, as in quality

streaky Related Forms
streaki·ly adverb streaki·ness noun
streaky Synonyms

streaky

modif.

streaked, smudgy, veined; see striped.

streaky Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • rasher: Place the streaky bacon rashers over the breast to prevent it from becoming dry.
  • bacon: Suddenly I couldn't remember the name of streaky bacon.
  • look: The lacquer has not withstood the heat and has taken on a streaky pinkish look.
  • cloud: But I only saw a first burst of stars through the thin, streaky clouds.
  • shot: Warne moves Australia four runs closer to maintaining that record with a streaky shot through cover.
  • back: I agreed it looked like a pipit but couldn't decide what kind because it had a streaky back.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: Then when it did eventually dried it went very streaky.