streaky

streaky
streakily, adv.streakiness, n.
/stree"kee/, adj., streakier, streakiest.
1. occurring in streaks or a streak.
2. marked with or characterized by streaks.
3. varying or uneven in quality.
[1660-70; STREAK + -Y1]

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