streaking

noun

streak·​ing ˈstrē-kiŋ How to pronounce streaking (audio)
: the lightening (as by chemicals) of a few long strands of hair to produce a streaked effect

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of streaking was circa 1964

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“Streaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streaking. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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