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How to Pronounce "have sticky fingers"

expression

HAV STIK-ee FING-erz
hav-STIK-ee FING-uhz

Definition

To be likely to steal things, especially small items, often used as a humorous or light way to say someone steals.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈhæv/ /ˈstɪki/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝz

British English

hæv/ /stˈɪki/ /fˈɪŋɡəz

Simplified Pronunciation

US

HAV STIK-ee FING-erz

UK

hav-STIK-ee FING-uhz

Listen in Context

My brother has sticky fingers; he always takes my snacks.

Don't invite Tom; I've heard he has sticky fingers.

If you have sticky fingers, you shouldn't work in a store.

Someone in the office has sticky fingers—my pen keeps disappearing!