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streak

[/striːk/]
noun, verbpl: streaks
listra, rajada, série
1. A long thin line or band of a different color or substance on a surface
There was a streak of dirt on the window.
Havia uma listra de sujeira na janela.
2. A series of successive wins, losses, or other events of the same kind
The team is on a winning streak.
O time está em uma sequência de vitórias.
3. A characteristic or quality, often hidden or not immediately apparent
He has a mean streak in him.
Ele tem um traço de maldade nele.
4. To run naked in public, often as a prank or protest
Students streaked across the football field.
Estudantes correram nus pelo campo de futebol.
5. To move very quickly; to dash or rush
Lightning streaked across the sky.
O raio cruzou o céu rapidamente.
NYC Slang
to moon someone (when referring to exposing oneself)
Synonyms
stripelinebandseriesrunsequencedashbolt
Antonyms
breakinterruption

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
listra, rajada, sequência
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
listra, rajada
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
listra, sequência
Slightly more formal usage
Portugal
risco, sequência, rajada
'Risco' more common for line/mark; 'sequência' for series

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a winning/losing streak - em uma sequência de vitórias/derrotas
a streak of luck - uma sequência de sorte
a mean/stubborn streak - um traço de maldade/teimosia
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