English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtæki/

• Rhymes: -æki

Adjective

tacky ‎(comparative tackier, superlative tackiest)

1. Of a substance, slightly sticky.

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

Translations

Etymology 2

In poor taste from 1888, from earlier sense shabby or seedy. Also see tackey ‎(“neglected horse”), Southern colloquialism from 1800s, later extended to persons.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtæki/

• Rhymes: -æki

Adjective

tacky ‎(comparative tackier, superlative tackiest)

1. (colloquial) Of low quality.

   That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments.‎

2. (colloquial) In poor taste.

   That was a tacky thing to say.‎

3. Gaudy, flashy, showy, garish.
4. Dowdy, shabbily dressed.
5. Shabby, dowdy in one's appearance.

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Noun

tacky ‎(plural tackies)

1. Alternative form of tackey