tackier; tackiest
: somewhat sticky to the touch
tacky varnish
also
: characterized by tack : adhesive
tackier; tackiest
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Synonyms
Examples of tacky in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
don't touch the walls while the fresh paint is still tacky
Adjective (2)
it was tacky to wear sneakers to the wedding
tacky plastic flowers
a tacky old couch that needed new upholstery
Recent Examples on the Web
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Aug. 2024
Our testers said the formula wasn’t at all tacky, but instead felt nice and lightweight.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2024
And yes, fashion is a national treasure in France, so the Opening Ceremonies’ whimsical displays of the Moulin Rouge women in pink dancing the cancan, or the exuberant (if aesthetically tacky) runway show were, yes, charming.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Dehydrated pets may have increased skin tenting, sunken eyes and tacky gums.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024
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Adjective
In the culture war of it all, Lets Go Brandon… seems angry, tacky, and mean.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Aug. 2024
Our testers said the formula wasn’t at all tacky, but instead felt nice and lightweight.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2024
And yes, fashion is a national treasure in France, so the Opening Ceremonies’ whimsical displays of the Moulin Rouge women in pink dancing the cancan, or the exuberant (if aesthetically tacky) runway show were, yes, charming.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Dehydrated pets may have increased skin tenting, sunken eyes and tacky gums.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024
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“Tacky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tacky. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
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tacky
2 of 2 adjective
tackier; tackiest
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: marked by lack of style or good taste
a tacky outfit
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