Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with streak in British Collocation
streak
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
UK
/striːk/
unpleasant or strict
authoritarian
jealous
mean
nasty
ruthless
sadistic
vicious
vindictive
Moore was suave, cool, and witty with a ruthless streak.
wanting to disobey rules or do exciting things
adventurous
mischievous
rebellious
stubborn
My father’s strictness brought out my rebellious streak.
competitive
competitive
entrepreneurial
You need to be naturally confident, outgoing and have a competitive streak.