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Sticky

/ˈstɪki/

A sticky note, such as a post-it note.

📖 Definitions of "Sticky"

noun
  1. 1

    A sticky note, such as a post-it note.

    "Her desk is covered with yellow stickies."

  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.

    "Is this tape sticky enough to stay on that surface?"

  2. 2

    Potentially difficult to escape from.

    "This is a sticky situation. We could be in this for weeks if we're not careful."

  3. 3

    Of weather, hot and windless and with high humidity, so that people feel sticky from sweating.

  4. 4

    (of a setting) Persistent.

    "We should make the printing direction sticky so the user doesn't have to keep setting it."

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