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streaky

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Synonyms: streak, screaky, streaks, streamy

Antonyms: streak, screaky, streaks, streamy

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Adjective

  1. Having [[streak]]s.
  2. {{lb|en|cricket}} Used to describe a shot where the ball deflects off the edge of the bat, but is not caught by the [[slip]]s or [[wicket-keeper]] and instead results in runs for the [[batsman]].
  3. {{cap|unpredictable}}, variable; having periods of good and bad (e.g. weather).
  4. {{lb|en|chiefly|of a person|usually|_|North America|in particular}} Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; [[inconsistent]].
  5. {{lb|en|archaic|slang}} Having periods of irritation or bad temper.
  6. {{lb|en|soccer}} Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.

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