sticky hands
Adhesive palm grip
Sticky hands describes the tendency to take things that don't belong to you—a euphemism for petty theft or pilfering: Keep an eye on the cash register; that new hire has sticky hands.
The image suggests items adhering to someone's fingers as if by accident.
Separately, sticky hands refers to the literal condition of hands coated with something tacky, common with children after eating candy or popsicles.
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
- glueyTending to stick
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- messyLacking order or neatness
- candySugary edible treats
caramel apple · honey · syrup · peanut butter · jam · sugar rush · residue · toddler · finger painting · fingers · grabby · clingy · tape · glue · sap · resin · gummy · grimy
- messy eatingslurping, dripping, spilling, crumbs, dribbling
- Unpleasant Sensationsloud noises, bitter taste, body odor, rotten smell, wet socks
- family humorfamily jokes, dad jokes, marriage jokes, husband jokes, wife jokes
- pet peevesannoyance, loud chewing, irritation, loud talking, frustration