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sticky
adjective \ˈsti-kē\
: having a substance (such as glue or honey) on it that things easily attach to : covered in a substance that things stick to
of a substance : tending to have things attach to it : tending to have things stick to it
: unpleasantly warm and humid
stick·i·erstick·i·est
Full Definition of STICKY
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
— stick·i·ly \ˈsti-kə-lē\ adverb
— stick·i·ness \ˈsti-kē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of STICKY
1731
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STICKINESS Defined for Kids
sticky
adjective \ˈsti-kē\
stick·i·erstick·i·est
Definition of STICKY for Kids
1
: tending to cling like glue : adhesive <sticky syrup>
2
: coated with a substance that sticks to things <My fingers are sticky.>
4
: tending to become blocked or jammed <sticky windows>
— stick·i·ness noun
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