streel

Definitions


[striːl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a disreputable, untidy person (typically used of a woman)
(e.g: her daughter will not appear in St John's looking like a streel)


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Origin:
early 19th century: from Irish s(t)raoill(e) ‘untidy or awkward person’


[striːl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- wander aimlessly
(e.g: youngsters streeling through the house)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from Irish s(t)raoill(e) ‘untidy or awkward person’




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