get sticky

Frequency: 8.5110.3 per million words

Informal way to say 'become sticky'.

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Examples (10)

  • After spilling the juice, the table started to get sticky.
  • My hands always get sticky when I eat ripe mangoes.
  • If you leave the jam jar open, the contents will quickly get sticky.
  • The floor had already gotten quite sticky before we noticed the spill.
  • It's so hot and humid today; I feel like my skin is getting sticky.
  • Make sure to rinse the syrup off, or the bottle will get sticky.
  • The old tape started to get all sticky and lost its adhesive power.
  • The fresh varnish is still wet; if you touch it, your fingers will get sticky.
  • Over time, dust and grease can cause surfaces to get sticky.
  • The children's hands were bound to get sticky after playing with the dough.