sticky

[US]/ˈstɪki/
[UK]/ˈstɪki/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having the quality of being adhesive; characterized by stickiness; humid and uncomfortable; difficult to handle

Phrases & Collocations

sticky situation

sticky notes

sticky fingers

sticky tape

sticky rice

sticky substance

Example Sentences

it was an unusually hot and sticky summer.

sticky cakes and pastries.

the relationship is going through a sticky patch.

a sticky-fingered con artist.

a rather sticky diplomatic problem

This sticky liquid empties slowly.

block up the holes with sticky tape.

there was a man vending sticky cakes and ices.

she felt hot and sticky and changed her clothes.

experts measure the attractiveness of pages by how sticky they are.

I might be on a sticky wicket if I used that line.

High inflation meant that her business went through a sticky patch.

South American herb with sticky glandular foliage; source of madia oil.

We use sticky paper tape to stick things together.

the child seemed fastidious about getting her fingers sticky or dirty.

Only oafs read the Summer and Winter, and they always come to a sticky end.

My fingers gummed together as the sticky candy melted in my hand.

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