English Explanatory Dictionary

tackie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A canvas shoe with a rubber sole.
  2. Another word for trainers or runners.
  3. The tyre of a car or other vehicle.

Pronunciation

En-au-tackie.ogg

Word forms

tackie tackies

Etymology

Unknown. Thought to derive from Dutch or Afrikaans, or may be derived from tacky (“slightly sticky”), which the rubber shoes might seem to be.

Synonyms

US sneaker UK plimsoll Australia sandshoe tennis shoe

Derived words

tough tackie
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