stickum

noun
UK /ˈstɪkəm/
US /ˈstɪkəm/

Stickum is a sticky stuff that makes things stick together.

He put some stickum on the paper to hold it to the wall.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A substance used to make a surface tacky, as on the hands of athletes to improve grip.

The receiver rubbed stickum on his gloves before the game.

3. Any messy or gummy residue left behind by tape or labels.

There was stickum all over the jar after I peeled off the price tag.

4. A general term for something that clings or holds fast.

The burrs acted like stickum, catching on his socks.