Tacky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtæki/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Tacky is an adjective meaning Of a substance, slightly sticky.
Meaning
Of a substance, slightly sticky.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) Of low quality.
- (colloquial) In poor taste.
- Gaudy or flashy.
- Shabby, dowdy in one's appearance or dress.
- Alternative form of tackey.
Example Sentences
That was a tacky thing to say.
This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky.
That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments.
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.
Word Forms
- tackier
- tackiest
- tackies
Synonyms for tacky
Depending on context, synonyms include flashy, showy, garish, dowdy, tawdry, brassy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trashy, tawdry, gimcrack, meretricious, garish, gaudy.
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