How to Pronounce "mean streak"
expression
ˈmin/ /ˈstɹik
MEEN STREEK
mˈiːn/ /stɹˈiːk
MEEN STREEK
Definition
A 'mean streak' is a part of someone's personality that sometimes makes them behave in a cruel or unkind way, even if they are usually nice.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmin/ /ˈstɹik
British English
mˈiːn/ /stɹˈiːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEEN STREEK
UK
MEEN STREEK
Listen in Context
He has a mean streak when he gets angry.
Jenny sometimes shows a mean streak at school.
Despite his friendly smile, he has a mean streak.
Don't cross her—she's got a bit of a mean streak.