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BNC: 24250 COCA: 18434

stringy

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stringy /ˈstrɪŋi/ adjective
stringier; stringiest
stringy
/ˈstrɪŋi/
adjective
stringier; stringiest
Learner's definition of STRINGY
: containing long, thin pieces that are like string and that are hard to chew有筋的;多纤维的
of hair : long, thin, and dirty(毛发)细长又不干净的
: having long, thin muscles瘦而结实的

— stringiness

noun [noncount]
BNC: 24250 COCA: 18434
stringier; stringiest
1
a
: containing, consisting of, or resembling fibrous matter or string
stringy hair
b
: lean and sinewy in build : wiry
2
: capable of being drawn out to form a string : ropy
a stringy precipitate
stringiness noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

a tough, stringy piece of meat stringy hair that clearly needs a good washing
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Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of stringy was in 1662
BNC: 24250 COCA: 18434

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