stuck


Definition: Meaning of, stuck in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / stʌk /

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  1. the past tense and past participle of STICK 1
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[not before noun]
  1. impossible or unable to move from a particular position
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  2. informal unable to escape from a bad or boring situation
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  3. informal unable to do any more of something that you are working on because it is too difficult
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  4. be stuck with something informal to have something you do not want because you cannot get rid of it
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  5. be stuck with somebody to have to spend time with someone or have a relationship with them even though you do not want to
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  6. be stuck for something to be unable to think what to say or do
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  7. get stuck in/get stuck into something British English spoken to start doing something eagerly and with a lot of energy
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  8. be stuck on somebody informal to be attracted to someone
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stuck used in phrases

  • get stuck (verb)
    1. be unable to move further
  • stuck with (adjective)
    1. burdened with
  • stuck-up (adjective)
    1. proud and unfriendly because you think you are better and more important than other people - used to show disapproval [=  snooty]
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