streak

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A narrow line or band of colour or light, a record of consecutive occurrences such as a winning or habit streak, the act of moving quickly in a straight line or of running naked, and a noticeable personal trait.

Examples

  • Her streak of determination helped her finish the marathon.
  • A streak of optimism kept the team motivated.
  • He streaked the metal rod to reveal its grain.
  • In the lab, the mineral's streak helped identify its composition.
  • A streak of red appeared on the painted wall after the brush slipped.

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characteristic
inclination
band
mark
trait
run naked
trace
stripe
propensity
draw

Meanings

Thin line of colour or light

noun
physical
neutral
A narrow band of a different colour, texture, or light that appears on a surface, such as the powder colour of a mineral or a streak of hair.

Examples

  • The geologist noted a streak of white on the quartz sample.
  • A streak of red appeared on the painted wall after the brush slipped.
  • She dyed her hair to create a bright streak across the bangs.
  • The metal showed a faint streak when scratched with the file.
  • In the lab, the mineral's streak helped identify its composition.
  • A thin streak of light traced the path of the moving car.
  • The forensic analyst examined the streak left by the blood on the fabric.

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Leave a thin line of colour or light

verb
physical
neutral
To produce or mark a surface with a narrow line of colour or light, as when testing a mineral or drawing a streak.

Examples

  • The technician streaks the mineral sample with a steel needle to observe the colour.
  • She streaked the wall with a bright line of paint.
  • He streaked the metal rod to reveal its grain.
  • During the experiment, the scientist streaked the glass slide with a thin film.
  • The artist streaked the canvas using a wide brush.
  • The forensic team streaked the evidence to highlight the trace.
  • The child streaked the sidewalk with chalk.

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Consecutive series of events

noun
everyday
neutral
A record of something happening on successive occasions, often used for winning runs, daily habit tracking, or similar continuous activity.

Examples

  • She has a streak of logging her meals for 30 days.
  • The team celebrated a ten‑game streak after their victory.
  • His meditation streak ended when he missed a day.
  • The app shows a streak of consecutive workout sessions.
  • After a 7‑day streak, the habit finally became automatic.
  • He broke his reading streak by skipping a night.
  • The leaderboard highlights the longest streak of daily posts.

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Run naked in public

verb
social
slang
To dash through a public place while naked, typically as a prank or protest.

Examples

  • He streaked across the campus naked at midnight.
  • She streaked through the mall while everyone stared.
  • The group streaked the beach as a dare.
  • A teenager streaked the subway car during a prank.
  • They streaked the park as part of a protest.
  • He was caught after he streaked the downtown square.
  • The video showed her streaking through the festival.

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Distinctive trait

noun
social
neutral
A noticeable tendency or characteristic that runs through a person's behavior, such as a streak of kindness.

Examples

  • She has a streak of kindness that shows in every interaction.
  • His streak of curiosity drives him to explore new topics.
  • The artist's streak of bold colors defines her style.
  • A streak of optimism kept the team motivated.
  • His streak of sarcasm can be off‑putting.
  • The writer's streak of melancholy appears in her poems.
  • Her streak of determination helped her finish the marathon.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does streak mean in a mineral context?

It refers to the thin line of colour left when the mineral is scratched.

How is streak used to describe habits?

It denotes a consecutive series of days or events, like a workout streak.

What does streak mean on Snapchat?

It describes the daily exchange of snaps that creates a continuous streak between friends.

Is streak a slang term for running naked?

Yes, in informal slang it means dashing naked through a public place.

Can streak describe a personal characteristic?

Yes, it can refer to a noticeable tendency, such as a streak of generosity.

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