Toronto Slang: Sticky
adjective
In Toronto slang, “sticky” means a
situation that is dangerous, tense, or likely to turn violent or complicated.
Meaning:
Used to describe moments, places, or situations where things could
go wrong quickly often involving conflict, pressure, or risk.
Usage:
* “
Don’t go there alone, it gets sticky at
night.”
* “The situation got sticky real quick.”
* “It’s sticky out here, stay low-
key.”