English · Daily Life
sticky
/ˈstɪki/
[/ˈstɪki/]
able to stick to things
Beginneradjective
Definition
Sticky means covered with something that holds on to whatever it touches.
Example
My hands are sticky after eating the candy.
My hands are sticky after eating the candy.
Etymology
From 'stick', from Old English 'stician', plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common adjective for surfaces that hold on to things.