How to Pronounce "sticky fingers"
expression
STIH-kee FIN-gerz
STIH-kee FIN-guhz
Definition
If someone has sticky fingers, it means they are likely to steal things or can’t resist taking things that don’t belong to them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪki/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝz
British English
stˈɪki/ /fˈɪŋɡəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIH-kee FIN-gerz
UK
STIH-kee FIN-guhz
Listen in Context
The shopkeeper thinks the boy has sticky fingers.
Be careful, she is known for her sticky fingers.
Someone with sticky fingers took my wallet at the party.
Watch your things—Tom’s got sticky fingers.