Definition

Having stripes or bands of color, often in a pattern.

Example

The zebra has a beautiful stripey coat that helps it blend into the grasslands.

Conversation

I just bought a new shirt with a cool stripey pattern.

That sounds nice! I love stripey designs.

Yeah, it really stands out in my wardrobe.

You should wear it to the party this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stripey → It is formed from "stripe" (from Middle English *stripe*, meaning a long, narrow band or line) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "stripey" describes something that has the characteristic of having stripes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'stripe' as a long line or band, and the '-y' means it has that characteristic — so stripey means something that has stripes.

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