Stringy

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɪŋi/

Definitions of stringy

adjective having a texture resembling that of a string, thin and fibrous

Example Sentences

A1 The spaghetti was stringy and delicious.

A2 She didn't like the texture of the stringy cheese.

B1 The meat was tough and stringy, making it difficult to chew.

B2 The fibers in the stringy vegetables were hard to break down.

C1 The stringy strands of hair clung to her wet face after swimming.

C2 The stringy consistency of the dough indicated it needed more kneading.

Examples of stringy in a Sentence

formal The stringy texture of the meat indicated that it was overcooked.

informal I don't like the stringy texture of this dish.

slang This chicken is so stringy, I can't even chew it properly.

figurative Her excuses were so stringy, it was hard to believe anything she said.

Grammatical Forms of stringy

• past tense: stringed
• plural: stringies
• comparative: stringier
• superlative: stringiest
• present tense: string
• future tense: will string
• perfect tense: have strung
• continuous tense: is stringing
• singular: stringy
• positive degree: stringy
• infinitive: to string
• gerund: stringing
• participle: strung

Origin and Evolution of stringy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'stringy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'strengy' which meant 'string-like' or 'resembling a string'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stringy' has retained its original meaning of being long, thin, and resembling a string. It is commonly used to describe textures of food or objects that are fibrous or have strands.