tacky

adjective (1)

\ˈta-kē

\

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)

1 : not having or exhibiting good taste: such as

a : marked by cheap showiness : gaudy a tacky publicity stunt a tacky outfit

b : marked by lack of style : dowdy

2a : 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

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The first known use of tacky was in 1788

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