stringier; stringiest
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: capable of being drawn out to form a string : ropy
a stringy precipitate
stringiness
noun
Examples of stringy in a Sentence
a tough, stringy piece of meat
stringy hair that clearly needs a good washing
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Certain digestive disorders can lead to soft, stringy stool.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
The white tee can also help to make some of your more stringy dresses more modest when visiting temples.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2023
Using a large spoon, scoop out all seeds and stringy membranes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Stringy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stringy. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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stringy
adjective
stringier; stringiest
: containing, consisting of, or resembling string
stringy cheese
stringy hair
stringiness
noun
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