Definition of Sticky
Sticky
stick·y
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
intended to or tending to cling (stick) to surfaces, or covered with such a substance;
e.g. Her hands were sticky from the honey in the pastry she had eaten.
(adjective)
thick, gluey, and viscous in texture or consistency;
e.g. The bread dough was very wet and sticky, which made it difficult to work with.
(adjective)
warm and humid/damp, describing weather, or cool and damp/moist with sweat;
e.g. It was still and sticky outside, so they preferred to remain indoors. His skin was sticky and sweaty after his run.
(adjective)
(informal) involving difficulties or problems, often by being awkward, unpleasant, or disagreeable;
e.g. I was in a sticky situation because I lied and said I would be staying home, but then I got caught going to the movies.
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