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sticky meaning and definition

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STICKY adjective

Definition of 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"
    • synonyms: muggy, steamy
  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"
    • synonyms: awkward, embarrassing, unenviable
  5. covered with an adhesive material
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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