stick around

verb

stuck around; sticking around; sticks around

intransitive verb

: to stay or wait about : linger

Examples of stick around in a Sentence

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
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Armisen stuck around after the show to take pictures with Mitty’s student performers, as well as VIP guests including Mitty staff and teachers. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 But if Riley has no intention of trying Maiava at any point this season, even with Moss struggling and USC spiraling, why would Maiava stick around in 2025? Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 After Kelly returned home, detectives inspected the signs and found that some had blades used in a utility knife stuck around the edges, court documents said. Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024 What to watch: Collins is up for re-election in 2026, and Axios is already hearing from sources speculating about whether the 71-year-old will stick around for another term. Stef W. Kight, Axios, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stick around 

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stick around was in 1878

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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20around. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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