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Sticky

noun
/ˈstɪki/
Word Frequency: 2.8

Definitions

1.nounA sticky note, such as a post-it note.
"Her desk is covered with yellow stickies."
2.nounA discussion thread fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
3.nounA small adhesive particle found in wastepaper.
4.nounA sweet dessert wine.
5.verb(bulletin boards) to fix a thread at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
6.adjectiveAble or likely to stick.
"Is this tape sticky enough to stay on that surface?"
7.adjectivePotentially difficult to escape from.
"This is a sticky situation. We could be in this for weeks if we're not careful."
8.adjectiveOf weather, hot and windless and with high humidity, so that people feel sticky from sweating.
9.adjective(of a setting) Persistent.
"We should make the printing direction sticky so the user doesn't have to keep setting it."
10.adjective(of a window) Appearing on all virtual desktops.
11.adjective(of threads on a bulletin board) Fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
12.adjective(of a website) Compelling enough to keep visitors from leaving.
"A woman has come to me with the complaint that her website is not sticky: 70% of the visits last 30 seconds or less."

Synonyms

claggytenaciousclosemuggysultryadhesivepastyglueyglutinousviscidviscoussteamy

Rhymes With

trickyhickeyikeynitpickypickydickydickiemickey
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