Word: sticky
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: stick
y
Definition: Potentially difficult to escape from.
Morphemes:
Affix: stick
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Likely to stick; sticking, sticky.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: stiken
Language: enm
Decoded: stiken
Meaning: to stick, pierce, stab, remain embedded, be fastened
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".