stick
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To compose; to set, or arrange, in a composing stick.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
to stick type
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stick” mean?
To compose; to set, or arrange, in a composing stick.
Is “stick” formal or informal?
stick is generally dated, slang.