What Does Stickpins Mean?
English Language Learners Definition of Stickpin: a Decorative Pin That Is Worn on a Jacket or Used to Hold the Ends of a Necktie in Place. What Were Stickpins...
English Language Learners Definition of stickpin
: a decorative pin that is worn on a jacket or used to hold the ends of a necktie in place.
What were Stickpins used for?
A stickpin is a long pin, worn vertically, with a decorative top. Stickpins' traditional purpose was to secure a tie or scarf but they are now currently worn as a lapel ornament, either singly or in groups.
What does stick a pin mean?
stick a pin in it
To take a break from discussing some topic, with plans to resume the discussion later.