← BackshareGuesssticklike/ˈstɪkˌlaɪk/adjectiveResembling a stick in shape, thinness, or stiffness.He drew a sticklike figure on the whiteboard to represent a person.After the drought, the plants became dry and sticklike.The insect had long, sticklike legs that helped it blend into branches.SynonymsthinspindlyreedyAntonymsthickstout