How to Pronounce "a mean streak"
expression
uh MEEN streek
uh MEEN streek
Definition
A personality trait where someone sometimes acts unkind, cruel, or harsh, even if they are usually nice.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmin/ /ˈstɹik
British English
æɪ/ /mˈiːn/ /stɹˈiːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh MEEN streek
UK
uh MEEN streek
Listen in Context
Sometimes he shows a mean streak when he's angry.
Everyone has a mean streak deep down inside.
She tries to hide a mean streak from her friends.
Don’t push him too far—he’s got a mean streak you don’t want to see.