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tacky
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  1. tacky
  2. tacky party
  3. ticky-tacky

1tacky

adjective \ˈta-kē\
tack·i·ertack·i·est

Definition of TACKY

: somewhat sticky to the touch <tacky varnish>; also : characterized by tack : adhesive

Origin of TACKY

2tack
First Known Use: 1788

Rhymes with TACKY

hackie, khaki, lackey, wacky

2tacky

adjective
tacki·ertacki·est

Definition of TACKY

1
a : characterized by lack of good breeding <couldn't run around downtown…in a bikini, which was tacky — Cyra McFadden>
b : shabby, seedy <a tacky town whose citrus groves were blighted by smoke — Bryce Nelson>
2
: not having or exhibiting good taste: as
a : marked by lack of style : dowdy
b : marked by cheap showiness : gaudy <a tacky publicity stunt> <a tacky outfit>

Origin of TACKY

tacky a low-class person
First Known Use: 1862

Rhymes with TACKY

khaki, lackey

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