Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stick one's foot in it

(US) A rectangular piece of processed fish coated in breadcrumbs that is cooked by frying or grilling.

(New Zealand, Britain) An adhesive bandage used in dressing wounds / An inadequate solution to a serious problem.

An ax handle, used as an improvised weapon by train-riding hobos.

(idiomatic) A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.

A tool, such as a cane, used to ease pressure on the legs, and to aid stability, when walking. / A stick insect (order Phasmida). / (card games, slang) A playing card with the rank of seven.

(transitive) To defend or protect.

(transitive) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stick, up. To put or post up by sticking. / (transitive, idiomatic) To rob at gunpoint.

Alternative spelling of stick in the mud

A small utensil, often disposable, used to mix or stir drinks, commonly iced tea or cocktails.