Synonyms for stick around


Grammar : Verb
Spell : stik
Phonetic Transcription : stɪk

Top 10 synonyms for stick around Other synonyms for the word stick around

Définition of stick around

Origin :
  • Old English sticca "rod, twig, spoon," from Proto-Germanic *stikkon- "pierce, prick" (cf. Old Norse stik, Old High German stehho, German Stecken "stick, staff"), from PIE *steig- "to stick; pointed" (see stick (v.)). Meaning "staff used in a game" is from 1670s (originally billiards); meaning "manual gearshift lever" first recorded 1914. Stick-ball is attested from 1824. Alliterative connection of sticks and stones is recorded from mid-15c.
  • As in linger : verb loiter, delay
  • As in linger : verb continue, endure
  • As in remain : verb stay, wait
  • As in sit tight : verb be patient, wait
  • As in stay : verb wait
  • As in tarry : verb dawdle, delay
  • As in wait : verb pause, rest
  • As in bide : verb wait
  • As in abide : verb stop temporarily and wait for
Example sentences :
  • Go to him (not too soon; wait a while) and just stick around.
  • Extract from : « The Trimming of Goosie » by James Hopper
  • “Still, dad lets you stick around the outfit,” he drawled meaningly.
  • Extract from : « Rim o' the World » by B. M. Bower
  • Stick around, son, and sit in any time, and I'll learn you some pool.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of the Hawk » by Sinclair Lewis
  • The thing to do is to stick around and show folks that you're not a quitter.
  • Extract from : « Left Guard Gilbert » by Ralph Henry Barbour
  • It is your duty to stay here where you belong, and you can stick around and get used to it.
  • Extract from : « Eve to the Rescue » by Ethel Hueston
  • Im going to stick around until the all-out alarm is sounded.
  • Extract from : « Joan of the Journal » by Helen Diehl Olds
  • I want you and Bill to stick around where I can get you at any time.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories, August, 1931 » by Various
  • He seemed to want to stick around, but she chased him off after the first drink.
  • Extract from : « Let'em Breathe Space » by Lester del Rey
  • He's not too clever, but I'll stick around, maybe try some more roulette.
  • Extract from : « Noble Redman » by Jesse Franklin Bone
  • We've got to light out of this neighborhood for a while and stick around the ranch.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Scouts On The Range » by Lieut. Howard Payson

Antonyms for stick around

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