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Rhymes with Stick Insect

2. insect

noun. ['ˈɪnˌsɛkt'] a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect.

Etymology

  • insectum (Latin)
  • insecare (Latin)

3. stick

noun. ['ˈstɪk'] an implement consisting of a length of wood.

Etymology

  • stiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • stikke (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sticca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. stick

noun. ['ˈstɪk'] a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane.

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Etymology

  • stiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • stikke (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sticca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. stick

verb. ['ˈstɪk'] put, fix, force, or implant.

Etymology

  • stiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • stikke (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sticca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. stick

noun. ['ˈstɪk'] a small thin branch of a tree.

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Etymology

  • stiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • stikke (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sticca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. stick

verb. ['ˈstɪk'] stay put (in a certain place); we are not moving to Cincinnati".

Etymology

  • stiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • stikke (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sticca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. stick

verb. ['ˈstɪk'] stick to firmly.

Etymology

  • stiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • stikke (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sticca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. stick

verb. ['ˈstɪk'] fasten with an adhesive material like glue.

Etymology

  • stiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • stikke (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sticca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. stick

verb. ['ˈstɪk'] come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation.

Etymology

  • stiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • stikke (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sticca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))