sticky

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Tending to stick to things; covered with something that sticks.

   The tape was really sticky and stayed on the wall for years.

2. 2
   adj

   Of weather: hot and humid, making you feel damp and uncomfortable.

   The hot, sticky August weather made it hard to sleep.

3. 3
   adj

   Difficult or awkward to deal with.

   This is a sticky situation and we need to handle it carefully.

4. 4
   adj

   Slow to change; staying at the same level.

   Wages are often sticky and do not fall quickly during a downturn.

So called because they sold adhesive lilies to commemorate the Easter Rising.

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