sticky

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈstɪki/
/ˈstɪki/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Her desk is covered with yellow stickies.
2 Definition

A discussion thread fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.

3 Definition

A small adhesive particle found in wastepaper.

4 Definition

A sweet dessert wine.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(bulletin boards) to fix a thread at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Able or likely to stick.

Example Sentences
  • Is this tape sticky enough to stay on that surface?
2 Definition

Potentially difficult to escape from.

Example Sentences
  • This is a sticky situation. We could be in this for weeks if we're not careful.
3 Definition

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

4 Definition

(of a setting) Persistent.

Example Sentences
  • We should make the printing direction sticky so the user doesn't have to keep setting it.
5 Definition

(of a window) Appearing on all virtual desktops.

6 Definition

(of threads on a bulletin board) Fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.

7 Definition

(of a website) Compelling enough to keep visitors from leaving.

Example Sentences
  • A woman has come to me with the complaint that her website is not sticky: 70% of the visits last 30 seconds or less.