sticky end

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Noun sticky end has 1 sense

sticky end - an end of DNA in which one strand of the double helix extends a few units beyond the other
--₁ is a kind of deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA

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Sticky End

Description:

A "sticky end" refers to a situation or outcome that is disappointing, unfortunate, or unpleasant. It is often used colloquially to describe a negative ending to a particular event, circumstance, or project.

Examples:

As a Noun:

Sense 1: The final stage or outcome of a process or situation indicated by disappointment or failure.

Example Sentence: After months of hard work, the team's efforts came to a sticky end when their project proposal was rejected.

As a Verb:

Sense 1: To experience or meet with an unfortunate or disappointing ending.

Example Sentence: The long-time rivals' heated competition eventually saw the underdog sticking it to the champion, leading the reigning champion to come to a sticky end.

Sense 2: To intentionally create a problematic situation for someone else, often leading them to an unfortunate ending.

Example Sentence: The conniving villain plotted to make the protagonist come to a sticky end by planting false evidence.

As an Adjective:

Sense 1: Pertaining to a conclusion or resolution that is unsatisfactory and disappointing.

Example Sentence: The movie had an unexpected plot twist that left the audience with a sticky end, as the hero lost everything in the end.