sticky end en · NOUN
Meanings
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An unpleasant death, demise or conclusion, especially when deserved or brought about by one's own actions.
The kidnapper came to a sticky end when he crashed his car into a tree.
It was a sticky end to the relationship.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sticky ends | Number=Plur | lexicographic |