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Definition stick out in British English

stick out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to continue further than the end of a surface or the main part of an object

Example

A magazine was sticking out of his coat pocket.

Example

A pair of feet stuck out from under the blanket.

Example

His bony elbows stuck out through holes in his jacket.

Example

The photo showed Edward with very short hair and his ears sticking out.

Synonyms and related words
stick out project protrude
2

to push or stretch something forwards or away from you, especially a part of your body

Example

He stuck his chest out proudly as he stepped onto the stage.

Example

Ben stuck out his tongue at Pearson (=as an insult).

Example

She stuck her arm out of the car window and waved.

Example

Alice stuck her head out from under the duvet.

Synonyms and related words
push shove heave
3

to be easy to notice or remember because of being unusual or different

Example

One face in particular stuck out from the crowd.

3.1

to be very obvious or noticeable

Example

It sticks out a mile that she's in love with him.

Synonyms and related words
stand out jump out at stick out a mile
4

to continue doing something difficult or unpleasant to the end

Example

It was a tough course, but we stuck it out.

Synonyms and related words
continue go on follow through
5

to take a risk by saying or doing something that could be wrong or could make other people react angrily

Example

I'll stick my neck out and say we'll have it done by Friday.

Synonyms and related words
risk dare jeopardize
Definition stick out in British English