tacky
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/ˈtæki/
English
Definitions
adjective
- Of a substance, slightly sticky.“This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky.”
noun
- A scrubby, neglected horse.
- A person in a similar condition.
adjective
- Of low quality.“That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments.”
- In poor taste.“That was a tacky thing to say.”
- Gaudy or flashy.
- Shabby, dowdy in one's appearance or dress.
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Synonyms
dowdyflashygarishshowytrashytawdrygimcrackmeretriciousgaudyloudtastelessflashwetcheapbrassytattyin poor tastetrash