Pronunciation: [stˈɪkəst] (IPA) 
The word "stickest" is spelled with the letters s-t-i-c-k-e-s-t. Its IPA transcription is /ˈstɪkəst/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a "k" sound, and ending with a soft "uh" sound. The second syllable has a long "e" sound, and the final syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound and a hard "t" sound. "Stickest" is the superlative form of "sticky", meaning the most adhesive or gluey.
"Stickiest" is the superlative form of the adjective "sticky." It refers to the extreme level of stickiness or adhesiveness possessed by a substance or object. When a material or surface is described as being the "stickiest," it implies that it has the highest degree of adhesion, causing it to tightly adhere to other objects or to the touch.
The term is most commonly used to describe substances like glue, adhesive tapes, or adhesive labels that have a strong tendency to stick to surfaces. It suggests that these materials possess an exceptional ability to firmly attach one object to another.
In a figurative sense, "stickiest" can also be used to describe a situation or circumstance that is especially difficult to get out of or escape from. For instance, a challenging problem or dilemma might be referred to as the "stickiest situation," implying that it is the most complicated or problematic scenario one could encounter.
Overall, "stickiest" indicates the highest level of stickiness or adhesiveness in reference to materials or objects that adhere to surfaces or each other extremely well, and can extend its meaning to describe difficult or problematic situations.
The word "stickest" is the second-person singular present tense form of the verb "stick", which means to adhere or attach to something. The etymology of "stick" can be traced back to the Old English word "stician", which had the same meaning. "Stician" can be further traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "stikōną". The word "stick" has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as the German word "stecken" and the Dutch word "steken". Overall, the term "stickest" is derived from the Old English word "stician".
