Definition

A type of plant, often referred to as beggar ticks or bur marigold, known for its sticky seeds that cling to clothing or fur.

Example

The sticktight plants were everywhere, making it difficult to walk through the field without getting their seeds stuck to my pants.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a sticktight before?

Yeah, I remember those little things sticking to my clothes when I was a kid.

They can be really annoying, can't they?

Definitely! It's like they have a mind of their own.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sticktight → The word is formed from "stick" (from Old English "stician", meaning to adhere or attach) and "tight" (from Old English "tiht", meaning firmly or closely). The term "sticktight" refers to something that adheres firmly or closely to a surface.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'adheres' ('stick') 'firmly' ('tight') — that's why sticktight means to stick closely.

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