streaky

adjective \ˈstrē-kē\

: having or showing streaks

: good or successful at some times and bad or unsuccessful at others : not reliably or consistently good

streak·i·erstreak·i·est

Full Definition of STREAKY

: marked with streaks <streaky bacon>

: apprehensive <nervous and streaky>

: apt to vary (as in effectiveness) : unreliable

— streak·i·ness noun

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