definition of
sticky

[1] #1 sticky s. [gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, viscid, viscous] having the sticky properties of an adhesive. wn

[2] #2 sticky s. moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body; "felt sticky and chilly at the same time". wn

[3] #3 sticky s. [muggy, steamy] hot or warm and humid; "muggy weather"; "the steamy tropics"; "sticky weather". wn

[4] #4 sticky s. [awkward, embarrassing, unenviable] 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. wn

[5] #5 sticky s. covered with an adhesive material. wn