sticky

/stˈɪki/

/ˈstɪki/

sticky

coated with or made of a substance that sticks when touched

synonyms : gluey

moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

synonyms : awkward

covered with an adhesive material

hot or warm and humid

synonyms : muggy

Examples

1. Coach's career is on a sticky wicket.

2. We made a classic English dessert, sticky toffee pudding.

3. If he learns the value of honesty, he won't have sticky fingers in the future.

4. Her habit of taking things that don't belong to her shows that she has sticky fingers.