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Uncommonsticky
The correct spelling is sticky.
How to pronounce sticky
/ˈstɪki/
nounIPA: /ˈstɪki/
Say it like: Sti-kee
The correct spelling is sticky. A sticky note, such as a post-it note. For example: "Her desk is covered with yellow stickies."
Usage Examples
“Her desk is covered with yellow stickies.”
“Is this tape sticky enough to stay on that surface?”
“This is a sticky situation. We could be in this for weeks if we're not careful.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A sticky note, such as a post-it note.
- 2.A discussion thread fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
- 3.A small adhesive particle found in wastepaper.
- 4.A sweet dessert wine.
verb
- 1.(bulletin boards) to fix a thread at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
adjective
- 1.Able or likely to stick.
- 2.Potentially difficult to escape from.
- 3.Of weather, hot and windless and with high humidity, so that people feel sticky from sweating.
- 4.(of a setting) Persistent.
- 5.(of a window) Appearing on all virtual desktops.
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