stuck around; sticking around; sticks around
Definition of stick around
: to stay or wait about : linger
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Synonyms & Antonyms for stick around
Synonyms
Antonyms
- bail,
- bail out,
- bug out,
- buzz (off),
- clear off
- [chiefly British],
- clear out,
- cut out,
- depart,
- exit,
- get off,
- go,
- go off,
- leave,
- move,
- pack (up or off),
- peel off,
- pike (out or off),
- pull out,
- push off,
- push on,
- quit,
- shove (off),
- take off,
- vamoose,
- walk out
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The first known use of stick around was in 1878
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