Sticky Definition & Meaning

sticky
adjective
  1. having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  2. moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body; "felt sticky and chilly at the same time"
  3. hot or warm and humid; "muggy weather"; "the steamy tropics"; "sticky weather"
  4. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment; "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"; "an awkward pause followed his remark"; "a sticky question"; "in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign"
  5. covered with an adhesive material

Synonyms for sticky

adhesive adj

tending to adhere a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together

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awkward adj

causing inconvenience; "they arrived at an awkward time" lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance

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difficult adj

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure; "a difficult task

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embarrassing adj

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

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gluey adj

having the sticky properties of an adhesive

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glutinous adj

having the sticky properties of an adhesive

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gummy adj

having the sticky properties of an adhesive covered with adhesive gum

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hard adv

with effort or force or vigor; "the team played hard"; "worked hard all day"; "pressed hard on the lever

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mucilaginous adj

having the sticky properties of an adhesive

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muggy adj

hot or warm and humid; "muggy weather"; "the steamy tropics"; "sticky weather"

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"Sticky" in song lyrics

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  • "Too high off a sticky"
    10sion — Let's Get it On
  • "I got the beat like a dutch, fill it with something sticky"
    A.G. f/ Guru, O.C., Party Arty — Weed Scented
  • "I'm about to get some honey so we can get sticky"
    Dre Dog — Lips

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What does sticky mean?
having the sticky properties of an adhesive moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body; "felt sticky and chilly at the same time" hot or warm and humid; "muggy weather"; "the steamy tropics"; "sticky weather" hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment; "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"; "an awkward pause followed his remark"; "a sticky question
What part of speech is sticky?
Sticky is an adjective.
How many definitions does sticky have?
Sticky has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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