sticky (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “sticky”

1. able to stick to things; gluey or tacky
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   Be careful with the glue—it's very sticky.
2. having glue on one side so that it can be stuck to a surface
   Let's place some sticky notes on the wall.
3. (informal, of weather) hot and humid, making you feel uncomfortable
   The sticky weather made it hard to sleep without air conditioning.
4. (informal) difficult or tricky to deal with
   Negotiating the contract was a sticky situation.
5. (internet) fixed at the top of a list or page; pinned
   The forum thread was made sticky so everyone could see the rules.
6. (computing) remaining active or in effect; persistent
   The settings are sticky and will be saved even after you restart the program.
7. (in economics) slow to change in response to economic factors
   Wages can be sticky during an economic downturn.

noun “sticky”

1. a small piece of paper with an adhesive strip on the back, used for temporary notes
   I left a sticky on your desk reminding you about the meeting.
2. (internet) a message or post that stays at the top of a forum or chat thread
   Be sure to read the sticky before posting in this forum.