Sticky
Hi!

I'd like to know if "sticky" means "sweaty" here.

Example:

After eight hours on a bus, she felt hot and sticky.

Thank you!

Question

Sticky
Hi!

I'd like to know if "sticky" means "sweaty" here.

Example:

After eight hours on a bus, she felt hot and sticky.

Thank you!

Answer

Yes; in the context of "hot and sticky," "sticky" means that clothing is sticking to a sweaty body.

Answer

Good question. "Sticky" can refer to a humid climate. But what is it about a personal feeling? It is a common expression, and in my mind it refers to clothing adhering to a sweaty body. The word "sticky" has a pejorative meaning in other contexts, so the connotation is negative.