Green’s Dictionary of Slang

1. a very boring visit, made by an acquaintance [the visitor sticks around].

1923

J. Manchon Le Slang.

2. (UK Und.) a (lengthy) prison sentence [the criminal sticks in prison].

1941

V. Davis Phenomena in Crime 190: It’s sticking plaster for the boys.

3. see plaster n. (3c)