stick around

verb

stuck around; sticking around; sticks around

intransitive verb

: to stay or wait about : linger

Examples of stick around in a Sentence

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
Recent Examples on the Web
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But a good friend convinced him to stick around the 250-acre farm in Daviess County because a cold front was in the forecast. Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024 College students who get career experience in their college town are more likely to stick around after graduation. Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Guests' only struggle during their stay will be deciding whether to stick around and enjoy the amenities at this 100-acre property or partake in the dizzying array of activities offered to highlight the best of the island. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 There’s no telling exactly how long the autumn menu items will stick around. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stick around 

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stick around was in 1878

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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20around. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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