Meaning & Definition of word "Streaked"

Streaked

/striːkt/

1. To mark with streaks or stripes.
- Example: The artist streaked the canvas with vibrant colors to create a sense of movement.
2. To run naked in a public place, often for humorous effect.
- Example: The prankster streaked across the football field during halftime, much to the crowd's amusement.

1. Having stripes or streaks of a different color.
- Example: The horse was beautifully streaked, with chestnut patches on a white coat.
2. Marked by a series of wins or victories.
- Example: 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

Meaning: to streak someone

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

Meaning: to streak past

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