/ stʌk; NAmE / adjective [ not before noun ]
—see also stick verb
1.
unable to move or to be moved :
The wheels were stuck in the mud.
This drawer keeps getting stuck .
She got the key stuck in the lock.
I can't get out—I'm stuck.
2.
in an unpleasant situation or place that you cannot escape from :
We were stuck in traffic for over an hour.
I hate being stuck at home all day.
3.
stuck (on sth) unable to answer or understand sth :
I got stuck on the first question.
I'll help you if you're stuck.
4.
stuck (for sth) not knowing what to do in a particular situation :
If you're stuck for something to do tonight, come out with us.
I've never known him to be stuck for words before.
5.
stuck with sb/sth ( informal ) unable to get rid of sb/sth that you do not want :
I was stuck with him for the whole journey.
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IDIOMS
- get stuck in | get stuck into sth
—more at groove , rock noun , time warp