Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

streaky

adjective
/ˈstriːki/
Definition
Marked by streaks or lines; having irregular stripes or patterns.
Examples
  • Her hair had a streaky appearance after the dye job.
  • The sunset was streaky with shades of orange and pink.
  • He couldn’t resist the streaky bacon served for breakfast.
Meaning
Streaky is often used to describe something that has noticeable lines or variations in color or texture, such as a piece of meat, a cloudy sky, or someone’s hair.
Synonyms
  • striped
  • linear
  • banded
  • veined
  • marbled