English Explanatory Dictionary

tacky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈtæki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tacky.wav

Word forms

tacky tackier tackiest tackies

Etymology

From tack + -y.

Synonyms

flashy showy garish dowdy

Derived words

tackily tackiness untacky ticky-tacky
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