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Definition of streaking

streaking

/ˈstriːk.ɪŋ/
streak · ing

Adverb:streakily
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Plural:streakings
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Adjective:streaky
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streaking Lexical Profile

streaking Game Scores & Validity

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1

The act or practice of running naked through a public place, such as a sports stadium, as a prank, dare, or form of protest.

Example

"Security guards were stationed around the perimeter of the field to prevent streaking during the championship match."


2

The presence or formation of irregular lines, bands, or smears of a different color or texture on a surface.

Example

"Using a clean microfiber cloth and distilled water helps prevent streaking when wiping down glass windows."


3

A microbiological laboratory technique used to isolate a pure strain from a single species of microorganism by spreading an inoculum across the surface of an agar plate.

Example

"The lab technician performed quadrant streaking on the nutrient agar to obtain isolated bacterial colonies for testing."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Streaking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/streaking
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