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Tacky

/ˈtæki/ · adjective

Meaning

Of a substance, slightly sticky..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Of a substance, slightly sticky.
  2. (colloquial) Of low quality.
  3. (colloquial) In poor taste.
  4. Gaudy or flashy.
  5. Shabby, dowdy in one's appearance or dress.
  6. Alternative form of tackey.

Example Sentences

This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky.
That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments.
That was a tacky thing to say.
Steve Randle was seventeen, tall and lean, with thick greasy hair he kept combed in complicated swirls. He was tacky, smart, and Soda's best buddy since grade school.

Synonyms for tacky

flashyshowygarishdowdytawdrybrassymeretriciousgaudywetgimcracktastelessloudtattycheaptrashyflash

Antonyms for tacky

Related Words

trashytawdrygimcrackmeretriciousgarishgaudyloudflashytastelessflashwetcheapbrassytattyin poor tastetrashcrummydowdydorkyvulgar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does tacky mean?

Tacky means Of a substance, slightly sticky..

What is a synonym for tacky?

Common synonyms include flashy, showy, garish, dowdy.

What is the opposite of tacky?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use tacky in a sentence?

This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky.

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