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Stringy

Verb / ˈstrɪŋi: / Another word for stringy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'stringy' describes something that is long, thin, and fibrous, like a string or spaghetti.

Synonyms & similar words

ropy ropey wiry unchewable sinewy thready fibrous fibrous tough chewy ropy threadlike slender thin long filamentous wiry string-like narrow spindly wiry sinewy lanky whispy straggly twiggy ropy

Example sentences

  1. 1. The spaghetti had a stringy texture and was hard to eat.
  2. 2. The old rope was frayed and stringy.
  3. 3. The dog's fur was matted and stringy.
  4. 4. The banana peel felt stringy in my hand.
  5. 5. The fish had a stringy flesh that was not desirable for cooking.

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  • 1. 'Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.' - Confucius
  • 2. 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - Steve Jobs
  • 3. 'Believe you can and you're halfway there.' - Theodore Roosevelt

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