stick-on

Requiring no tape

Stick-on describes something designed to adhere to a surface, typically with a pre-applied adhesive backing: stick-on labels, stick-on earrings, stick-on nails.

The term emphasizes convenience—no glue, tape, or tools required.

As a noun, a stick-on is such an item: The kids decorated their notebooks with stick-ons.

adhesive

decal

Adhesive decorative image

  • labelIdentifying attachment or marker
  • patchMaterial covering damage
  • velcroFabric fastener using hooks

tape · self-adhesive · cling · vinyl · transfer · applique · backing · removable · reusable · repositionable

decorative

decal

Adhesive decorative image

jewel · sequin · bindi · tattoo · transfer · applique · motif · embellishment · accent · ornament

label

tag

Identifier or classifier

  • nameplateIdentifying sign mounted publicly
  • badgeWorn symbol of membership
  • markerSomething that signals location

tab · barcode · identification · branding · logo · seal · postage · stamp · warning · instruction

temporary

removable

Capable of being detached

non-permanent · washable · water-based · costume · festival · cosplay · party · event · seasonal · holiday

Opposites
attachment method

stick-onnailed

Secured with fasteners

welded · riveted · stapled · stitched · pinned

permanence

stick-onpermanent

Fixed without end

built-in · irremovable · integral · embedded · fixed

Family

stick, sticky, stuck, sticks, sticker, sticking, stickiness, unstick, unsticking

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G