B1adjectivehomefood
US/ˈstɪk.i/
UK/ˈstɪk.i/
covered with something that sticks to things; also hot and humid; difficult
In context
The table is sticky, someone spilled juice on it.
Saigon gets really hot and sticky in April.
We're in a sticky situation, we booked the hotel for the wrong dates.
Words that go with sticky
adjective + noun
- sticky riceMango with sticky rice is my favorite dessert.
- sticky situationHe got himself into a sticky situation with his boss.
- sticky fingersThe kids had sticky fingers from the sweets.
- sticky noteShe left a sticky note on my screen.
adjective + preposition
- hot and stickyIt was hot and sticky all night.