stickit
Americanadjective
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(of a task or product) imperfect; ruined.
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(of a person) unsuccessful, especially in a chosen occupation.
Etymology
Origin of stickit
Example Sentences
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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
An' gien I dinna like the schuilmaisterin', I can jist tak to the wark again, whilk I cudna dee sae weel gien I had tried the preachin': fowk wad ca' me a stickit minister!
From Sir Gibbie by MacDonald, George
I worked the work of the farm, rain and shine, ever since, and have been for these six years the "stickit minister" that all the world kens the day.
From International Short Stories English by Various
God bless me!" she said to herself, as she walked away; "it is the stickit minister!
From The Marquis of Lossie by MacDonald, George
The way that second rate amateur poses as a man of science, having authority as a sort of papistical Scotch dominie, bred a minister, but stickit, really "rouses my corruption."
From Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3 by Huxley, Leonard
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