Definitions
How to pronounce sticky:
Sticky - as an adjective satellite
Having the sticky properties of an adhesive
Moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body
Example: "Felt sticky and chilly at the same time"
Hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
Example: "Awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"
Covered with an adhesive material
Sticky - as a noun
A sticky note, such as a post-it note.
Example: "Her desk is covered with yellow stickies."
A discussion thread fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
A small adhesive particle found in wastepaper.
A sweet dessert wine.
Sticky - as a verb
(bulletin boards) to fix a thread at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
Sticky - as an adjective
Able or likely to stick.
Example: "Is this tape sticky enough to stay on that surface?"
Potentially difficult to escape from.
Example: "This is a sticky situation. we could be in this for weeks if we're not careful."
Of weather, hot and windless and with high humidity, so that people feel sticky from sweating.
(of a setting) persistent.
Example: "We should make the printing direction sticky so the user doesn't have to keep setting it."
(of a window) appearing on all virtual desktops.
(of threads on a bulletin board) fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
(of a website) compelling enough to keep visitors from leaving.
Example: "A woman has come to me with the complaint that her website is not sticky: 70% of the visits last 30 seconds or less."
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
STICKY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
STICKY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
STICKY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
