streaky.
Having streaks.
Meaning & usage
Having streaks.
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.
Unpredictable, variable; having periods of good and bad (e.g. weather).
Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.
Jones has always been a streaky hitter
Having periods of irritation or bad temper.
Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.
Where this word comes from
From streak + -y.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.