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sticky

The correct spelling is sticky.

How to pronounce sticky

/ˈstɪki/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A sticky note, such as a post-it note.
  2. 2.A discussion thread fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
  3. 3.A small adhesive particle found in wastepaper.
  4. 4.A sweet dessert wine.

verb

  1. 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. 1.Able or likely to stick.
  2. 2.Potentially difficult to escape from.
  3. 3.Of weather, hot and windless and with high humidity, so that people feel sticky from sweating.
  4. 4.(of a setting) Persistent.
  5. 5.(of a window) Appearing on all virtual desktops.

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