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sticky

/ˈstɪki/ adjective · British & US
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What does sticky mean?

adjective

Covered or coated with a sticky substance; difficult to detach or remove. Having a surface that is sticky or adhesive.

Example

"The sticky honey on the spoon was hard to scrape off."

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