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 stringy stringy /ˈstrɪŋi/

adjective

  1. () Lean and sinewy  ( stringy , wiry )
    lean and sinewy
      The wiry athlete had incredible strength and agility.
    The wiry athlete had incredible strength and agility.
  2. Consisting of or containing string or strings  ( stringy )
    consisting of or containing string or strings
  3. Forming viscous or glutinous threads  ( ropey , ropy , stringy , thready )
    forming viscous or glutinous threads
  4. (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew  ( fibrous , stringy , unchewable , sinewy )
    (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew