Phrase guide

stick around

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To stay; to linger; to remain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • If you have any questions for the performers, stick around in the lobby after the show.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

stay put (in a certain place)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati
  • Stay put in the corner here!
  • Stick around and you will learn something!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stay, stick, stay put

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: stay in place

3

verb

Meaning 3

be available or ready for a certain function or service

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stand by, stick about

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wait

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: zostawać na miejscu — to stay
  • Polish: zostać na miejscu — to stay