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Meaning of sticky end | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An unpleasant death, demise or conclusion, especially when deserved or brought about by one's own actions.

Examples

“The kidnapper came to a sticky end when he crashed his car into a tree.”
“It was a sticky end to the relationship.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sticky fingers sticky foam sticky note sticky platelet syndrome sticky rice sticky rice wine

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