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sticky

UK
/ˈstɪki/
US
/ˈstɪki/

Translations

stickyadjective
stickier
Comp.
stickiest
Super.
UK
/ˈstɪki/
US
/ˈstɪki/
The sticky tape held the broken pieces together.
Клейкая лента удерживала сломанные части вместе.
The sticky substance was difficult to remove from the floor.
Липкое вещество было трудно удалить с пола.
Synonyms
tacky
adhesive
gluey
viscous
gummy
clingy
tenacious
Antonyms
smooth
slippery
stickynoun
stickies
pl
UK
/ˈstɪki/
US
/ˈstɪki/
Synonyms
jam
adhesive
glue
paste
resin
goo
gunk
predicament
pickle
fix
bind
quandary
dilemma
tight spot
pinned post
pinned thread
announcement

Definitions

stickyadjective
Having the property of adhering or sticking to a surface.
The sticky tape was perfect for sealing the package.
Unpleasantly humid or hot, causing sweat to adhere to the skin.
The weather was so sticky that everyone was looking for shade.
Difficult or awkward to deal with.
The negotiations reached a sticky point when neither side would compromise.
(Computing, Internet) Fixed in position or programmed to remain visible regardless of normal scrolling or sorting actions.
The site logo is in a sticky header that stays at the top of the page as you scroll.
stickynoun
A small re-adherable note with a strip of weak glue on the back, used for temporarily attaching messages to surfaces; a sticky note.
He left a sticky on her monitor reminding her of the meeting.
(Australia, informal) A sweet dessert wine, especially a late-harvest or fortified variety.
They paired the pudding with a luscious apricot-flavoured sticky.
(Computing, Internet, informal) A forum post or thread that is permanently or temporarily pinned to the top of a list.
Check the sticky at the top of the subreddit for posting guidelines.
(Internet, informal) A message or thread that is pinned to the top of a forum or message board so that it remains easily visible.
Please read the sticky at the top of the forum before posting your question.
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