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tacky Definition and Meaning in English (tacky definition)

adjective
Synonyms:gaudyvulgarcheap
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Tacky definition: Describing something that is cheap, poorly made, or shows poor taste and style, often in a showy or vulgar way.

Definitions of Tacky

  1. 1adjective(informal)

    Describing something that is cheap, poorly made, or shows poor taste and style, often in a showy or vulgar way.

  2. 2adjective(colloquial)

    Describing a surface that is slightly sticky or not completely dry, often referring to paint or glue.

Example Sentences

casual

“Her outfit for the party was a bit tacky, with too many sequins and bright colors.”

casual

“The paint on the wall was still tacky to the touch, so we had to wait before hanging pictures.”

casual

“He found the souvenir shop full of tacky tourist items.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nountackiness
adverbtackily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

tacky gluecollocation

A type of adhesive that remains slightly sticky even after drying, often used in crafts.

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Tacky definition: Describing something that is cheap, poorly made, or shows poor taste and style, often in a showy or vulgar way.
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'Tacky' translates to 'tacky' in English. Tacky definition: Describing something that is cheap, poorly made, or shows poor taste and style, often in a showy or vulgar way.
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