As an adjective streakier
is (
streaky).
As a noun streaker is
person who runs naked through a public place as a form of devilment.
streakier English
Adjective
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(streaky)
streaky English
Adjective
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Having streaks.
(cricket) 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.
* 2001 , Luke Alfred, Lifting the Covers: Inside South African Cricket :
- Although the two added thirteen important runs, including four byes let through by Mongia and a streaky outside edge cum late-cut by Pollock for four, one didn't need to be blessed with gifts of insight to realise that Pollock's days at the crease were numbered.
* 2005 , , Slats: The Michael Slater Story :
- ...rather than hitting it with the middle of the bat, I jagged it off the inside edge and French-cut it over the top of the stumps for another four. That was the only streaky shot I can remember.
* 2011 , , Bradman's Invincibles: The Inside Story of the Epic 1948 Ashes Tour :
- Compton troubled Bradman with his Chinaman, and one streaky shot was edged past Crapp at slips.
Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.
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streaker English
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Person who runs naked through a public place as a form of devilment.
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