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stick-in-the-mud
nounC1
/ˌstɪk ɪn ðə ˈmʌd/A person who is resistant to change, new ideas, or fun; someone who is old-fashioned, dull, or overly cautious.
stick-on
nounB1
/ˈstɪk ɒn/Having a pre-applied adhesive on one side so that it can be attached to a surface by pressure.
stick-to-it-iveness
nounLow
/ˌstɪk tuː ˈɪt ɪv nəs/The quality of persevering tenaciously; dogged persistence.
stick-up
nounverbB2-C1
/ˈstɪk ʌp/An act of robbery, especially one in which the perpetrator points a gun or other weapon at the victim to demand money or valuables; a holdup.
stickball
nounLow
/ˈstɪk.bɔːl/A simplified, informal version of baseball, typically played with a broom handle or stick for a bat and a rubber ball, often in urban streets or vacant lots.
sticker
adjectivenounverb-transitiveB1
/ˈstɪk.ər/A small piece of paper or plastic with a picture or writing on one side and a sticky adhesive on the other, designed to be attached to a surface.
sticker price
nounB2
/ˈstɪkə ˌpraɪs/The official manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for a new vehicle, typically displayed on a sticker in the window.
sticker shock
nounC1
/ˈstɪkə ʃɒk/The feeling of surprise or dismay experienced upon discovering the high price of something, especially when it is much higher than expected.
stickful
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/ˈstɪkfʊl/An amount sufficient to fill the socket of a candlestick.
stickhandle
verbverb-intransitiveMedium
/ˈstɪkˌhæn.dl̩/To skilfully control and manoeuvre a ball or puck with a hockey stick, especially in order to avoid opposing players.
stickhandler
nounLow
/ˈstɪkˌhænd.lər/A person who is skilled at controlling a puck or ball with a stick, especially in hockey.
sticking place
nounLow
/ˈstɪkɪŋ ˌpleɪs/A metaphorical point or limit beyond which one cannot or will not proceed; a decisive moment requiring firm resolution.
sticking plaster
nounMedium (common in UK/Australian contexts, less frequent in US English)
/ˌstɪk.ɪŋ ˈplɑː.stər/a small adhesive bandage for covering minor cuts or wounds.
sticking point
nounB2-C1 (Intermediate to Advanced)
/ˈstɪkɪŋ pɔɪnt/A specific issue or point of disagreement that causes a delay or hindrance in negotiations, discussions, or progress.
stickle
verbverb-intransitiveVery low/Rare
/ˈstɪk(ə)l/To raise objections or difficulties on minor points; to argue stubbornly, especially about trifles.
stickleback
nounC1
/ˈstɪk(ə)lbak/A small freshwater or coastal fish, known for the sharp spines on its back.
stickler
nounC1
/ˈstɪk.lər/A person who insists on a strict standard of accuracy, precision, or correctness.
stickley
nounLow
/ˈstɪkli/A surname, specifically associated with the American Arts and Crafts furniture designer Gustav Stickley and the furniture style he pioneered.
stickman
nounC1
/ˈstɪkmən/A simple drawing of a person made with lines and circles.
stickout
adjectivenounB1
/stɪk aʊt/to extend beyond a surface or boundary; to be very noticeable or obvious.

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