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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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
‘Sandy M’Kay took his aith that he was in the English camp—more shame till him—an’ was stickit dead for meddling between King Harry’s brother and his luve.
From The Caged Lion by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
Ow! jist Meg Horn, the auld kail runt, an' Sanny Graham, the stickit minister.
From Malcolm by MacDonald, George
God bless me!" she said to herself, as she walked away; "it is the stickit minister!
From The Marquis of Lossie by MacDonald, George
It is quite true that almost all critics who are worth their salt are "stickit" artists.
From Play-Making A Manual of Craftsmanship by Archer, William
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