\ ˌti-kē-ˈta-kē
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variants:
or less commonly ticky-tack \
ˌti-kē-ˈtak
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plural ticky-tackies also ticky-tacks
Definition of ticky-tacky
(Entry 1 of 2)
: sleazy or shoddy material used especially in the construction of look-alike tract houses
also
: something built of ticky-tacky
ticky-tacky
adjective
variants:
or less commonly ticky-tack
Definition of ticky-tacky (Entry 2 of 2)
Synonyms & Antonyms for ticky-tacky
Synonyms: Adjective
Antonyms: Adjective
- chic,
- classic,
- classy,
- elegant,
- exquisite,
- fashionable,
- fine,
- posh,
- ritzy,
- smart,
- sophisticated,
- stylish,
- tasteful
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“Ticky-tacky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ticky-tacky. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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