焦げ付く

Etymology
Compound of.

Verb

 * 1) to become burnt and stick to something (e.g. a frying pan)
 * 2) for money to become uncollectable
 * 3) for a market price to become stuck, unchanged
 * 4) to get stuck or remain unchanged, such as in a particular rank or status

Usage notes
With regard to monetary matters, 焦げ付く is said of the lender. Compare the English expression to get burned (in a transaction). Meanwhile, is said of the borrower.