sticky

Definition

  • adjective: having a substance (such as glue or honey) on it that things easily attach to
  • adjective: coated with a sticky substance
  • synonyms: adhesive, viscous, gluey

Examples

  • She was 'on a sticky wicket' when she saw her friend steal the fund-raiser money.

  • a love song full of 'sticky-sweet' sentiment

  • There is a 'sticky' substance on the table.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Well, what don't I understand? - Here you go, guys. - Thanks, Tim. - Yeah, thank you. Just so you don't get sticky fingers, huh? Tim, can you help us? We're tryin' to settle a bet. Uh-oh. - You ever heard of Jonas Salk? - Sure. Cured polio. (..)
    1997 Good Will Hunting