Sticky-out

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That sticks out; protruding. informal

    "“She looks exactly like your father. Older, of course, and a lady, but I could immediately see the resemblance. The same sticky-out ears that you have. No offence!”"

Example

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"“She looks exactly like your father. Older, of course, and a lady, but I could immediately see the resemblance. The same sticky-out ears that you have. No offence!”"

Etymology

From stick out and -y.

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