Definition of stringy

stringyadjective

chuỗi

/ˈstrɪŋi//ˈstrɪŋi/

"Stringy" derives from the Old English word "streng," meaning "string." This word evolved into the Middle English "streng" and then "string," finally becoming "stringy" in the 16th century. The "y" suffix was commonly used to describe something resembling or having the quality of the preceding word. Thus, "stringy" came to mean resembling a string, describing things that are thin, long, and potentially fibrous.

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long and thin and looking as if it has not been washed

dài và mỏng và trông như chưa được giặt

containing long thin pieces like string and difficult to chew

chứa những mảnh dài mỏng như sợi dây và khó nhai

Example:
  • tough, stringy meat

    thịt dai, dai

thin so that you can see the muscles

mỏng để bạn có thể nhìn thấy cơ bắp

Example:
  • a stringy neck

    một cái cổ có dây

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