sticker

English

/ˈstɪkə(r)/

noun
Definitions
  • Something or someone that sticks.
  • One who sticks to something, or does not give up; a stayer.
  • An adhesive label or decal.
  • A price tag.
  • (by extension) The listed price (also sticker price).
  • (Internet) A cartoonish illustration of a character that represents an emotion or action, often accompanied by text, that may be superimposed on a digital image.
  • (informal) A burr or seed pod that catches in fur or clothing.
  • (colloquial) That which causes one to stick; that which puzzles or poses.
  • A wooden strip placed between courses of lumber to allow air circulation (also kiln sticker).
  • (music) A small wooden rod in an organ which connects (in part) a key and a pallet, so as to communicate motion by pushing.
  • A brand, label, or company, especially one making and distributing records.
  • (US) A paster.

Etymology

Affix from English stick (sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint).

Origin

English

stick

Gloss

sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

Kanji

Emoji

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