STICKY


Meaning of STICKY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ stɪki ]

( stickier, stickiest)

1.

A sticky substance is soft, or thick and liquid, and can stick to other things. Sticky things are covered with a sticky substance.

...sticky toffee...

If the dough is sticky, add more flour...

Peel away the sticky paper.

ADJ

2.

A sticky situation involves problems or is embarrassing. ( mainly BRIT INFORMAL )

Inevitably the transition will yield some sticky moments...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

3.

Sticky weather is unpleasantly hot and damp.

...four desperately hot, sticky days in the middle of August.

= muggy

ADJ

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