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streaky Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈstɹiːki/

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Streaky as an Adjective

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.

Jones has always been a streaky hitter

5

Having periods of irritation or bad temper.

6

Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.

Streaky in a Sentence

Jones has always been a streaky hitter

Word Forms & Grammar

streaky (comparative streakier, superlative streakiest)

Words That Rhyme With Streaky

Origin of Streaky

From streak + -y.

Streaky: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈstɹiːki/
MeaningHaving streaks
Comparative / superlativestreakier, streakiest