sticky
A sticky note, such as a post-it noteA sticky note, such as a post-it note.
» It was a sticky situation indeed.
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6 senses(countable, uncountable)A sticky note, such as a post-it note.
Her desk is covered with yellow stickies.
(Internet, countable, uncountable)A discussion thread fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
(countable, uncountable)A small adhesive particle found in wastepaper.
(Australia, colloquial, countable, uncountable)A sweet dessert wine.
(countable, slang, uncountable)Sticky-icky; marijuana, especially the sticky, resin-covered buds.
(obsolete, slang, uncountable)Wax.
Examples
96 sentencesIt was a sticky situation indeed.
What's that sticky stuff on your shirt?
Please put sticky notes on any parts that need revision.
Please put a sticky note on any part that needs changed.
The politician had sticky fingers, and 5% of every contract ended in his pocket.
deDer Politiker hatte klebrige Finger und fünf Prozent von jedem Vertrag landeten in seiner Tasche. — Tamy
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From stick + -y.From stick + -y.
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Forms
plural: stickiesLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable