Phrase Hound found 68 phrases and 11 compound words that contain sticky. The most common are listed below. Open sticky in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 68
- sticky notesplural of sticky note: A slip of paper, or a chit, with a gummy or gluey top that can be moved from place to place, usually as a reminder.
- sticky fingersAn inclination to steal.
- sticky riceA variety of short-grain rice popular in South and East Asia, known for its stickiness when cooked.
- sticky endAn unpleasant death, demise or conclusion, especially when deserved or brought about by one's own actions.
- sticky-backed plasticlarge sheet of thin, soft, coloured plastic that is sticky on one side
- sticky keysA feature where modifier keys (such as Shift, Ctrl and Alt) can be pressed individually rather than simultaneously.
- sticky bead argumentA thought experiment linking general relativity and gravitational waves, based on the idea of two beads sliding freely (but with a small amount of friction) on a rigid rod. As the wave passes over the rod, atomic forces hold the length of …
- sticky-fingerTo steal, to pilfer; to make off with (something).
- sticky bitA fault in a digital circuit, where a signal does not change as expected, but remains always in one state.
- sticky bombA British hand grenade of World War II, consisting of a glass sphere containing a nitroglycerine-based explosive, designed to stick to enemy tanks.
- sticky endsplural of sticky end: An unpleasant death, demise or conclusion, especially when deserved or brought about by one's own actions.
- sticky foamA mixture of highly tacky and/or tenacious materials, carried in compressed form with a propellant and used as an incapacitant.
- sticky noteA slip of paper, or a chit, with a gummy or gluey top that can be moved from place to place, usually as a reminder.
- sticky situationA difficult or unfortunate situation.
- sticky tapeadhesive tape
- sticky trapSynonym of glue trap: A flat panel or enclosed structure, often baited, that ensnares insects, birds, or other animals with a nondrying adhesive substance.
- sticky-ickyMarijuana.
- sticky bombsplural of sticky bomb: A British hand grenade of World War II, consisting of a glass sphere containing a nitroglycerine-based explosive, designed to stick to enemy tanks.
- sticky willySynonym of cleavers (Galium aparine)
- sticky monkey-flowerA yellow-flowered shrub of the species Diplacus auranticus, native to California and Oregon.
- sticky shed syndromeA condition where an old magnetic tape cannot be played because of the chemical deterioration of the binders.
- sticky skin syndromeA condition where the skin becomes sticky and objects may adhere to it, sometimes caused by certain pharmaceutical drugs.
- sticky-back plasticAlternative form of sticky-backed plastic: large sheet of thin, soft, coloured plastic that is sticky on one side
- sticky bunA bun with a coating of melted sugar on top.
- sticky-fingeredOf a person, inclined or prone to steal, especially of engaging in petty theft while handling money or goods.
Compound words 11
- stickybeakAn overly inquisitive person, a nosey parker.
- stickybackA small photographic portrait with an adhesive backing.
- nonstickyNot sticky.
- stickyweedA creeping plant of species Galium aparine, covered in small hooked hairs, known for clinging to clothing.
- unstickyNot sticky.
- plastickyResembling plastic, especially in the sense of being cheap and lightweight.
- stickybacksplural of stickyback: A small photographic portrait with an adhesive backing.
- stickybeakedsimple past and past participle of stickybeak
- stickybeaksplural of stickybeak: An overly inquisitive person, a nosey parker.
- stickyjackSynonym of cleavers: A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.