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STICKY

(adj.sat, noun, verb, adj.)

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There are 17 meanings of the word Sticky.

How to pronounce sticky:

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Sticky - as an adjective satellite

Having the sticky properties of an adhesive

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gluey9glutinous10gummy13mucilaginous17viscid12viscous12

Moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body

Example: "Felt sticky and chilly at the same time"

Hot or warm and humid

Example: "Muggy weather"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muggy12

Hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

Example: "Awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awkward18embarrassing17unenviable15

Covered with an adhesive material

Sticky - as a noun

A sticky note, such as a post-it note.

Example: "Her desk is covered with yellow stickies."

A discussion thread fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.

A small adhesive particle found in wastepaper.

A sweet dessert wine.

Sticky - as a verb

(bulletin boards) to fix a thread at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.

Sticky - as an adjective

Able or likely to stick.

Example: "Is this tape sticky enough to stay on that surface?"

Potentially difficult to escape from.

Example: "This is a sticky situation. we could be in this for weeks if we're not careful."

Of weather, hot and windless and with high humidity, so that people feel sticky from sweating.

(of a setting) persistent.

Example: "We should make the printing direction sticky so the user doesn't have to keep setting it."

(of a window) appearing on all virtual desktops.

(of threads on a bulletin board) fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.

(of a website) compelling enough to keep visitors from leaving.

Example: "A woman has come to me with the complaint that her website is not sticky: 70% of the visits last 30 seconds or less."

Example Sentences

"The candy is sticky and gets stuck to your teeth."
"I spilled soda on the table and now it's all sticky."
"The weather is hot and humid, making everything feel sticky."
"The tape is so old that it has become brittle and sticky."
"The toddler's hands were sticky from eating ice cream."
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Word Game Points

Is STICKY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sticky is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STICKY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is STICKY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sticky is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STICKY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is STICKY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sticky is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STICKY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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