To be able to take rebuffs happily and still go on requires…stickability (British Weekly).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
stick — I [[t]stɪk[/t]] n. 1) bot a branch or shoot of a tree or shrub that has been cut or broken off 2) a relatively long and slender piece of wood 3) a long piece of wood for use as fuel, in carpentry, etc 4) a rod or wand 5) a baton 6) brit. Chiefly… … From formal English to slang
bil|ly — bil|ly1 «BIHL ee», noun, plural lies. 1. U.S. a policeman s club or stick; nightstick; truncheon. 2. any stick or club. 3. a billy goat. 4. Also, billycan. a) … Useful english dictionary
bil|let — bil|let1 «BIHL iht», noun, verb, let|ed, let|ing. –n. 1. a written order to provide board and lodging for a soldier. 2. a place where a soldier is lodged. SYNONYM(S): lodging, station. 3 … Useful english dictionary
bil|liards — «BIHL yuhrdz», noun. 1. a game played with billiard balls on a special table with a raised, cushioned edge. A long stick (cue) is used to hit the balls. 2. any one of several related games, especially pocket billiards or pool. ╂[< Middle… … Useful english dictionary
stickability — stick|a|bil|i|ty [ ,stıkə bıləti ] noun uncount BRITISH INFORMAL STICK TO IT IVENESS … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
billsticker — bill·stick·er (bĭlʹstĭk ər) n. See billposter. * * * … Universalium
billy — bil•ly [[t]ˈbɪl i[/t]] n. pl. lies 1) Also called bil′ly club . a heavy stick used as a weapon, esp. by the police 2) brit. Also called bil′ly•can [[t] ˌkæn[/t]] australian a pot or kettle for cooking over a campfire. • Etymology: 1845–50 … From formal English to slang
billiards — bil|liards [ˈbıljədz US ərdz] n [U] [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: billard (stick used in) billiards , from bille piece of wood, stick ] a game played on a cloth covered table in which balls are hit with a ↑cue (=a long stick) against each… … Dictionary of contemporary English
billy — /bil ee/, n., pl. billies. 1. Also called billy club. a police officer s club or baton. 2. a heavy wooden stick used as a weapon; cudgel. 3. Scot. Dial. comrade. 4. Also called billycan /bil ee kan /. Australian. any container in which water may… … Universalium
billiard — /bil yeuhrd/, adj. 1. of or used in billiards. n. 2. carom (def. 1). [1630 40; < F billard cue, equiv. to bille stick (see BILLET2) + ard ARD] * * * … Universalium
