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    Pegajoso (en. Clingy)

    /peɡaˈxoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has a surface that attracts and retains things.
    The glue is very sticky.
    La goma de pegar es muy pegajosa.
    Applies to an environment or situation that is uncomfortable or causes people to feel trapped.
    The atmosphere at the meeting was so sticky that no one wanted to talk.
    El ambiente en la reunión era tan pegajoso que nadie quería hablar.
    Describes a person who is overly insistent or clings to others.
    He is a clingy friend who always wants to be close.
    Él es un amigo pegajoso que siempre quiere estar cerca.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'pegar', with the suffix -oso indicating abundance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sticky style
    A way of behaving or communicating that is annoying or excessive.
    estilo pegajoso
    sticky situation
    A difficult problem or dilemma to resolve.
    situación pegajosa
    sticky reaction
    An emotional response that feels hard to overcome.
    reacción pegajosa

    Related Words

    to stick
    To join something to another using an adhesive substance.
    pegar
    adhesive
    Used to stick or unite.
    adhesivo
    stickiness
    The property of sticking or adhering.
    stickiness

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does not respect others' personal space.
    Don't be so clingy, give me some space.
    No seas tan pegajoso, dame un poco de espacio.
    Something that is hard to remove or eliminate.
    That song is so catchy that I can't stop singing it.
    Esa canción es tan pegajosa que no puedo dejar de cantarla.