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   stick·y

   /ˈstikē/

   adjective

   • 1. tending or designed to stick to things on contact or covered with something that sticks: "her sticky bubblegum" Similar adhesiveadherentgummedrare:tenacious
   • ▪ (of a substance) glutinous; viscous: "the dough should be moist but not sticky" Similar glutinousviscousviscidglueytackygummytreaclysyrupymucilaginousclaggyclartyinformal:gooeygloopycloggygungyickygloppyrare:viscoidOpposite dry
   • ▪ (of prices, interest rates, or wages) slow to change or react to change.
   • 2. (of the weather) hot and damp; muggy: "it was an unusually hot and sticky summer" Similar humidmuggyclosesultryswelteringsteamyoppressiveairlessstiflingsuffocatingsweatysoupylike a Turkish bathlike a saunadialect:claggyOpposite freshcool
   • ▪ damp with sweat: "she felt hot and sticky and changed her clothes"
   • 3. involving problems; difficult or awkward: informal "the relationship is going through a sticky patch" Similar awkwarddifficulttrickyticklishproblematicdelicatetouch-and-goembarrassingsensitiveuncomfortableinformal:hairyOpposite easy
   • 4. (of a website or its content) attracting a long visit or repeat visits from users: "make your site as sticky as possible to keep visitors there longer"
   • ▪ (of a thread in an online forum) set to remain at the top of the other threads regardless of when it was last updated: "a sticky thread is now live on the forum"
   • ▪ long-lasting or persistent: informal "his new nickname has proved to be surprisingly sticky"

   noun

   • 1. (in an online forum) a thread containing important information that is set to remain at the top of the other threads regardless of when it was last updated: "could you put a sticky in the forum for those of us that are confused?"

   Derivatives

   • 1. stickily adverb
   • 2. stickiness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTICKY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STICKY definition: 1. made of or covered with a substance that stays attached to any surface it touches: 2. If the…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     STICKY meaning: 1. made of or covered with a substance that...

   • Sticky Wicket

     STICKY WICKET definition: 1. a difficult situation: 2. a...

   • Sticky: Polish Translation

     STICKY translate: klejący, lepki, parny, duszny, klejący,...

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     STICKY translate: 끈적끈적한. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Sticky: Italian Translation

     STICKY translate: appiccicoso, adesivo, autoadesivo;...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stickySticky Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : adhesive. b (1) : viscous, gluey. (2) : coated with a sticky substance. 2. : humid, muggy. also : clammy. 3. : tending to stick. 4. a. : disagreeable, unpleasant. came to a sticky end. b. : awkward, stiff. c. : difficult, problematic. a sticky situation. 5. : excessively sentimental : cloying. stickily. ˈsti-kə-lē. adverb.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › stickySTICKY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Sticky is an adjective that means having the property of adhering, as glue, or covered with adhesive or viscid matter. It can also mean hot and humid, awkwardly difficult, or unpleasant. See more meanings, synonyms, examples, and usage of sticky.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTICKY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of sticky as an adjective to describe a substance, a situation, or a weather condition. Find synonyms, examples, and usage notes for sticky in British and American English.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsticky adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   (British English, informal) something unpleasant that happens to somebody, for example punishment or a violent death, usually because of their own actions. He'll come to a sticky end one of these days if he carries on like that. have sticky fingers. (informal) to be likely to steal something. a sticky wicket.

7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › stickysticky - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 25, 2024 · Learn the definition, etymology, pronunciation, and usage of the word sticky in English. Find out the synonyms, derived terms, translations, and examples of sticky as an adjective, noun, and verb.

8. www.wordreference.com › definition › stickysticky - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   Learn the definition, synonyms, collocations and usage of the adjective sticky, meaning adhesive, humid, awkward or unpleasant. See examples, forum discussions and related words for sticky.