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The sticky tape held the poster in place.
What does Sticky mean?
likely to stick or feel tacky.
Dictionary definition
Able to stick to things; not smooth to the touch.
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Honey can feel sticky on your fingers.
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The label was so sticky that it stayed attached after washing.
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What does sticky mean?
Sticky means likely to stick or feel tacky.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sticky?
Tacky is close in meaning to sticky in this context.
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Slippery contrasts with sticky in this context.
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MeaningSticky means likely to stick or feel tacky.
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Synonyms
Words like Sticky
tackyClose in meaning when sticky means likely to stick or feel tacky.
glueyClose in meaning when sticky means likely to stick or feel tacky.
adhesiveClose in meaning when sticky means likely to stick or feel tacky.
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stickys
Plural form of sticky when used as a countable noun.
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