tacky
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\ ˈta-kē 
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\tackier; tackiest
Definition of tacky
(Entry 1 of 2)
: somewhat sticky to the touch
tacky varnish also : characterized by tack : adhesive
tacky
adjective (2)tackier; tackiest
Definition of tacky (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of tacky was in 1788
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