Noun (1)
grew up in the sticks and is used to traveling miles just to get a loaf of bread Verb (2)
those magnets are strong enough to stick to the refrigerator without any problems
you can stick that box in the corner until I figure out where to put everything
could hardly feel the needle when the nurse stuck my arm with it
she got stuck by an unscrupulous seller while using the online auction site
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Lots of formulas come in a traditional solid stick design and usually have a creamy consistency that glides over the skin with ease.—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024 Great Value Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese This string cheese comes in individual sticks, making healthy snacking easy.—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 July 2024
Verb
In April there was another recall due to an accelerator pedal that could stick down.—Chris Isidore, CNN, 2 July 2024 Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for stick
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English stik, from Old English sticca; akin to Old Norse stik stick, Old English stician to stick
Verb (2)
Middle English stikken, from Old English stician; akin to Old High German sticken to prick, Latin instigare to urge on, goad, Greek stizein to tattoo
First Known Use
Noun (1)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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