sticky

sticky is on the Basic English 850 List.

stick - sticky - stiff

Word parts

stick + -y

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈstɪki/

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Adjective

Positive sticky

Comparative stickier

Superlative stickiest

1. Able to join to things; hard to wash off. When you touch a sticky thing, some of it goes on your finger. People are able to use a sticky material to join things together.