streaky
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adjective
- 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.
- Unpredictable, variable; having periods of good and bad (e.g. weather).
- Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.
- Having periods of irritation or bad temper.
- Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.
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