Meaning & Definition of Sticky in English

1. Having the sticky properties of an adhesive

2. Moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body

• "Felt sticky and chilly at the same time"

3. Hot or warm and humid

• "Muggy weather"

• "The steamy tropics"

• "Sticky weather"

4. Hard to deal with

• Especially causing pain or embarrassment

• "Awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"

• "An awkward pause followed his remark"

• "A sticky question"

• "In the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign"

5. Covered with an adhesive material