mean streak

noun

: a tendency to be mean

He has a mean streak.

Examples of mean streak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although her persona as an actor will forever be entwined with a certain ‘90s sitcom, behind the camera Courteney Cox has a bit of a mean streak. — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026

His mean streak also fits perfectly into Houston’s culture. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026

And other tackles, namely Arizona State’s Max Iheanachor and Clemson’s Blake Miller, offered better short- and long-term fits as college right tackles who play with a mean streak. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026

McQueen had been projected to go higher in the top 10 given his formidable 6-foot-5 frame, developed skill, noticeable mobility and slight mean streak. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for mean streak

• antique
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• grosbeak
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