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    tacky
    /ˈtaki/

    adjective

    • 1. (of glue, paint, or other substances) not fully dry and retaining a slightly sticky feel: "the paint was still tacky"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTACKY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Tacky means cheap, sticky or in bad style. Learn how to use this informal word in different contexts and find related words and phrases in the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tackyTacky Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the two meanings of tacky: somewhat sticky to the touch or characterized by lack of good taste. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of tacky.

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  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTACKY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of 'tacky' as an adjective to describe something cheap, badly made, vulgar, or sticky. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and usage in different contexts.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › tackyTACKY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Tacky definition: sticky to the touch; adhesive.. See examples of TACKY used in a sentence.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTACKY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Tacky means cheap in quality or design, or sticky and not dry. Learn how to use this informal adjective with examples and related words and phrases.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tackyTacky - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Things that are tacky are cheap, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, tawdry, or trashy. Tacky clothes are a fashion nightmare, and tacky comments are embarrassing for everyone involved.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › tackyTacky - definition of tacky by The Free Dictionary

    Tacky can mean slightly sticky, adhesive, or gummy, or it can mean lacking style, taste, or quality. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of tacky and its synonyms in different contexts.