'non-stringy' originates from the English prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'stringy', which comes from 'string', meaning 'a thin piece of cord'.

'stringy' evolved from the Old English word 'streng', which meant 'strong' or 'rope'.

Initially, 'stringy' referred to something resembling a string, but 'non-stringy' negates this, indicating a lack of such texture.