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Meaning of streaky

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

streaky

adjective

Definitions

  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. (chiefly of a person, usually North America) Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.

    Example: Jones has always been a streaky hitter

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