Word parts string + -y Pronunciation IPA (key): /ˈstrɪŋi/ Audio (UK)(file) Adjective Positive stringy Comparative stringier Superlative stringiest If something is stringy, it contains or resembles strings. (food) If your food is stringy, it is difficult to bite as it contains too much sinew.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads