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streaky
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Definitions ofstreaky
1adjective
- Having streaks.
- 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.
- (chiefly of a person, usually North America) Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.
Example: "Jones has always been a streaky hitter"
- Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.
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