sticky-note
Self-clinging paper
A sticky-note is a small piece of paper with a strip of low-tack adhesive on one edge, allowing it to be attached to surfaces and removed without leaving residue.
Used for reminders, brief messages, and temporary labels: The monitor was covered in sticky-notes.
Also called a Post-it note after the leading brand.
Sometimes written sticky note or, as an adjective, sticky-note: a sticky-note reminder.
Brief internal message
- annotationAdded explanatory comment
- commentBrief stated opinion
- feedbackReturned response data
- instructionGuidance for action
scribble · jotting · handwritten · shorthand · doodle · arrow · symbol · initial
Made for one use
- ephemeralLasting very briefly
- transientTemporary, soon departing
- short-termOf limited duration
- impermanentNot meant to last
throwaway · fleeting · interim · provisional · peelable · replaceable
Adhesive paper memo
- notepadBound sheets for writing
- padCushioned writing surface
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- jotterSmall notebook for notes
desk · corkboard · pushpin · marker · pen · highlighter · tab · label
Outer fruit layer
- restickAttach again with adhesive
- removableCapable of being detached
- repositionableAble to be moved again
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
low-tack · residue-free · cling · attach · affix · backing · tab · flag
memo
Brief internal message
- annotationAdded explanatory comment
- commentBrief stated opinion
- feedbackReturned response data
instruction · scribble · jotting · handwritten · shorthand · doodle · arrow · symbol · initial · signature
disposable
Made for one use
- ephemeralLasting very briefly
- transientTemporary, soon departing
- short-termOf limited duration
impermanent · throwaway · fleeting · interim · provisional · peelable · replaceable
post-it
Adhesive paper memo
jotter · desk · corkboard · pushpin · marker · pen · highlighter · tab · label · clipboard
peel
Outer fruit layer
- restickAttach again with adhesive
- removableCapable of being detached
- repositionableAble to be moved again
tacky · low-tack · residue-free · cling · attach · affix · backing · tab · flag · reusable
brainstorm
Spontaneous idea generation
- categorizeAssign to distinct groups
- sortMethod of ordering
- arrangePlace methodically
group · cluster · prioritize · kanban · workflow · label · tag · sequence · outline · ideation
to-do
Commotion or fuss
appointment · prompt · nudge · tickler · follow-up · priority · urgent · schedule · agenda · errand
sticky-notelegal document
Formally binding written record
official record · certificate · contract · deed · notarized letter
sticky-notedatabase entry
Stored data unit
smartphone app · Evernote · email · text message · text file
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