Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pegajoso
Adjective
/peɡaˈxoso/
Definition
A term used to describe something that is sticky or adhesive.
Examples
- El caramelo se volvió pegajoso al enfriarse.
- Las manos de los niños eran pegajosas después de comer galletas.
- La pintura pegajosa tardó en secarse.
Meaning
The word ‘pegajoso’ refers to a quality of being clingy, cohesive, or difficult to remove. It is commonly used in contexts where substances adhere to surfaces or to each other unintentionally.
Synonyms
- adhesivo
- tacky
- viscoso