stickit

American  

[stik-it] / ˈstɪk ɪt /

adjective

Scot.

1. (of a task or product) imperfect; ruined.

2. (of a person) unsuccessful, especially in a chosen occupation.

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Etymology

Origin of stickit

1780–90; variant of sticked. See stick ², -ed ²

Example Sentences

Having uttered this solemn prediction, of the import of which he, like some other prophets, knew nothing before he uttered it, Murdoch Malison sat down, a stickit minister.

From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George

Ow! jist Meg Horn, the auld kail runt, an' Sanny Graham, the stickit minister.

From Malcolm by MacDonald, George

"Ye needna care wha did it, or how it was done," said Aislie Gourlay; "but I'll uphaud it for nae stickit job, and that the lairds and leddies ken weel this day."

From The Bride of Lammermoor by Scott, Walter, Sir

Best ye stickit tae wha' ye ca' 'English,' auld mon!" he remarked irritably, "Baith yersel' an' yer plurry pairrut.

From The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police by Kendall, Ralph S.

"There he gaes—the stickit comic," I heard one man say, as I passed.

From Between You and Me by Lauder, Harry, Sir