stick like shit
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Meaning · English
To be very tenacious, or be very difficult to get rid of.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But you know what a nickname is like – it sticks like shit.
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 like shit” mean?
To be very tenacious, or be very difficult to get rid of.
Is “stick like shit” formal or informal?
stick like shit is generally slang, vulgar.