sticky — having the property of adhering to other substances
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the property of adhering to other substances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɪki/
Example Sentences
- The detective found himself in a sticky situation when he realized his donut was stuck to the evidence.
- Please wash your hands; they're sticky from the candy.
- The summer heat made everything feel sticky and uncomfortable.
sticky
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstɪki/]
having the property of adhering to other substances
having the property of adhering to other substances
Sticky honey gets tricky and icky!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sticky derives from Old English 'stician,' meaning 'to pierce' or 'to adhere,' which developed into an adjective describing the quality of adhering to or clinging to something. The word evolved through Middle English to denote a tacky or adhesive quality.
Breakdown
stick (to adhere, from Old English stician) + -y (adjective suffix indicating a quality or tendency)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The detective found himself in a sticky situation when he realized his donut was stuck to the evidence.”
“Please wash your hands; they're sticky from the candy.”
“The summer heat made everything feel sticky and uncomfortable.”
“My keyboard became sticky after I spilled juice on it yesterday.”
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