stringy

adjective

ˈstriŋ-ē 

stringier; stringiest

1

a

: containing, consisting of, or resembling fibrous matter or string

stringy hair

b

: lean and sinewy in build : wiry

2

: capable of being drawn out to form a string : ropy

a stringy precipitate

stringiness noun

Synonyms of stringy

• fibrous

Examples of stringy in a Sentence

a tough, stringy piece of meat

stringy hair that clearly needs a good washing

Recent Examples on the Web

Colman, in stringy auburn hair, makes a crisply delectable antagonist (who is really, of course, on Ian’s side). — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Peel the tangerines and/or clementines, then separate into clusters of 3 or 4 sections, removing any especially egregious stringy bits. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Beans and Peas Beans and peas can grow stringy and tough when they are allowed to over-mature. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Taylor cautions that aggressive layering that doesn’t consider your specific hair type can remove too much density, while Hannam notes that trying to maintain a lot of length while adding shaggy layers can leave the ends looking stringy. — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for stringy

• dinghy
• springy

Kids Definition

stringy

adjective

ˈstriŋ-ē 

stringier; stringiest

: containing, consisting of, or resembling string

stringy cheese

stringy hair

stringiness noun