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adjective (2)

as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact don't touch the walls while the fresh paint is still tacky

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There’s a self-awareness to making such B-list talent the face of a tacky news broadcast in a dystopic vision of the future that feels endearing. Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025 Her glamorous and slightly tacky presence served to pour cold water on whatever emotional spiral the men were in the midst of, and that was a source of real comedy. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 Add carrot mixture to stand mixer bowl; beat on low speed until a soft, tacky dough forms, about 2 minutes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025 This looks, feels, is tacky and just as good as the expensive brand. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tacky

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“Tacky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacky. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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