word
Sticky
STIH-kee
/ˈstɪkiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sticky
Dictionary meaning
Having the properties of an adhesive.
Examples
- The tape was really sticky.
- Felt sticky and chilly at the same time.
Synonyms: viscous, gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous
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