English · Phrasal verb Attested

stick on

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Meaning · English

To charge (someone) with an offence.

[…] took him to the nick, stuck him on, and he spent the night in the flowery.

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 on” mean?

To charge (someone) with an offence.

Is “stick on” formal or informal?

stick on is generally slang.

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