variants
also ticky-tack
as in tacky
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste
her house is full of ticky-tacky figurines
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticky-tacky
Adjective
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Spoon into prepared baking pan, and spread in an even layer (dough will be stiff and tacky).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025 -
People were calling it tacky, brave, MFA garbage, heart wrenching.—
Sarah Adler
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Freshness aside, Unifi unveiled some trashy transformations, too.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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This has resulted in a trashy and increasingly dangerous environment.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This sandwich is a cheesy, meaty masterpiece featuring ribeye steak, provolone cheese, peppers and crispy onion straws.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > Creamy, cheesy, and satisfying, this dip is sure to please at your next late-summer get together.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Just as scary as the grotesque creatures outside are the factionalism and paranoia of the residents inside.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nwodim’s work here is graceful, ceding some big laughs to Edebiri (and her grotesque wound makeup) while locking in to her (slightly) less ridiculous character with hilarious conviction.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While some of France’s important estates have sold out, diversified internationally, or even pursued potentially short-sighted revenue streams, Guigal has continued along its own path, quietly expanding their reach through a series of deliberate but seemingly unfashionable local acquisitions.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Superman wraps these deeply unfashionable themes and aspirations in the pomp, spectacle, and humor that are Gunn’s superhero trademark (see: the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, easily among the best of Marvel Comics’ cinematic offerings).—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Thallium is a toxic heavy metal, and tasteless and odorless element.—
Trent Abrego,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mineral oil is a tasteless, odorless oil that doesn't soak into the skin.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To some, camels are slow, even inelegant.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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They are dumped via place card under a domed dinner-plate cover, which is an inelegant way to go even for Love Island USA.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Defense leaders have sat on their hands, refusing to acknowledge the need for dowdy, run-of-the-mill tankers.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Jennifer Jason Leigh plays Catherine as hopelessly dowdy, bumbling, and awkward, even within the confines of her own drawing room.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Ticky-tacky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticky-tacky. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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