Definition of Streak
Streak
streak
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a long and narrow mark or stripe that differs from its surroundings in some quality such as color, texture, or material;
e.g. There was a streak of mud on the carpet.
(noun)
some element or quality of a specific kind that is found in a person or their nature;
e.g. His family has a streak of sportsmanship and athletic ability.
(noun)
a brief period or continuous series of something, especially some luck or success;
e.g. The team has had a streak of wins in the tournament thus far.
(noun)
in informal usage, the action of running in a public place without any clothes on (i.e. naked) in order to amuse or shock others;
e.g. They held an organized streak to raise awareness for the issue.
(verb)
to mark or cover something with stripes;
e.g. She used a brush to streak some makeup onto her cheeks.
(verb)
to move rapidly in a particular direction;
e.g. I saw a mouse streak across the room out of the corner of my eye.
(verb)
to have a series of successes or instances of good luck;
e.g. Her extensive training enabled her to streak through the tournament and win every match by a large margin.
(verb)
in informal usage, to run in a public place while naked, in order to shock or amuse others;
e.g. His friends dared him to streak across the park.
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