sticky wicket en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- A pitch that has become wet because of rain and therefore on which the ball bounces unpredictably.
- (Commonwealth, Ireland, UK) A difficult or unpredictable situation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sticky wickets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
sticky situation · spot of bother · cross to bear · sticky dog · dire straits · predicament · ass in a sling · bind · cross · kettle · cauldron · quagmire · situation · bucket of syrup · trouble · dilemma · quandary · doghouse · pinch · calvary · spot · tight spot · hole · sticky wicket · gluepot · kettle of fish · difficulty · fix · plight · pickle · jam · ordeal