stuck on



*stuck on someone or something

 
1. Lit. attached, as if by glue, to someone or something. (Typically: be ~; become ~; get ~.) The gum is stuck on me. How do I get it off? The gum is stuck on the floor.
2. Fig. in love with someone or something; entranced with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; become ~; get ~.) Judy is really stuck on Jeff. She is stuck on herself.
See also: on, stuck

stuck on something

 
1. Fig. to be locked into an idea, cause, or purpose. Mary is really stuck on the idea of going to France this spring. You've proposed a good plan, Jane, but you're stuck on it. We may have to make some changes.
3. Fig. to be confused by something, such as a puzzle or a task. (*Typically: be ~; become ~; get ~.) I'm stuck on this question about the tax rates.
See also: on, stuck

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Zadok-Biblical
Rowannero-ANEnglish (Rare)
EleonooraE-le-o-no:-rahFinnish (Rare)
Athaulf-Ancient Germanic
Rich[ritʃ]
Deforestdə-FAWR-əstEnglish