stuck

Universal Words adjective [notbeforenoun]-see also STICKv. 1 unable to move or to be moved: The wheels were stuck in the mud. * This drawer keeps getting stuck. * She got the key stuck in the lock. * I can't get out-I'm stuck. 2 in an unpleasant situation or place that you cannot escape from: We were stuck in traffic for over an hour. * I hate being stuck at home all day. 3 ~ (on sth) unable to answer or understand sth: I got stuck on the first question. * I'll help you if you're stuck. 4 ~ (for sth) not knowing what to do in a particular situation: If you're stuck for something to do tonight, come out with us. * I've never known him to be stuck for words before. 5 ~ with sb/sth (informal) unable to get rid of sb/sth that you do not want: I was stuck with him for the whole journey. * I'm stuck with this job for the moment. IDIOMS get stuck in