Streaked

/striːkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To mark with streaks or stripes.

The artist streaked the canvas with vibrant colors to create a sense of movement.

To run naked in a public place, often for humorous effect.

The prankster streaked across the football field during halftime, much to the crowd's amusement.

adjective

Having stripes or streaks of a different color.

The horse was beautifully streaked, with chestnut patches on a white coat.

Marked by a series of wins or victories.

The team has had a streaked performance, winning all their last five matches.

Derived from 'streak'; possibly from Middle English 'streke' meaning a stripe or line.

streaked with color

having lines of color applied to it

streaked hair

hair dyed in various shades or colors in streaks

streaked paint

paint applied in strokes, creating a multi-colored effect

streak

a long, thin mark or line that distinguishes an object

stripe

a long, narrow band or strip differing in color or texture from the surface it is on

band

a long, narrow piece of something

to streak someone

At the party, they decided to streak someone by pulling their pants down unexpectedly.

to streak past

When he saw the finish line, he streaked past everyone in a burst of speed.