Sticky (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body; "felt sticky and chilly at the same time".
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Meaning 2
Having the sticky properties of an adhesive.
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Examples
- The sticky tape was hard to remove from the wall without leaving residue.
- She accidentally got sticky glue on her fingers while crafting.
- The sticky note on the fridge had been there for weeks, holding up a grocery list.
- The child got sticky honey all over their hands while eating a snack.
- The sticky surface of the sticker made it difficult to peel off the backing.
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Meaning 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".
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Meaning 5
Hot or warm and humid; "muggy weather"; "the steamy tropics"; "sticky weather".
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