stuck

[ stuhk ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of stick ².

stuck

/ stʌk /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of stick 2

adjective

1. informal.
   baffled or nonplussed
2. slang.
   foll by on keen (on) or infatuated (with)
3. get stuck in or get stuck into informal.
   1. to perform (a task) with determination
   2. to attack (a person) verbally or physically

Other Words From

• self-stuck adjective

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. stuck on, Informal. infatuated with:

   He met her only once and is already stuck on her.

Example Sentences

“We can either remain stuck at an impasse, or we can secure a future for future generations that promises the stability and sustainability of one of our greatest natural resources,” Zaidi said.

From Los Angeles Times

Consistency is key and they stuck with it.

From Los Angeles Times

They and their families stuck it out, ignoring people telling them to go to a flashy private school.

From Los Angeles Times

They stuck to the 4% rent increase, explaining that the collective is not rent controlled or project-based Section 8 housing, which keeps tenants’ rent payments capped at roughly 30% of their income.

From Los Angeles Times

I saw an interview with Ryan Gosling many years ago where he said something that really stuck with me.

From Salon