Definition & Meaning of "tacky"in English

tacky

having a cheap or overly showy appearance

flamboyant

garish

gaudy

loud

noisy

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

tackiest

Comparative

tackier

gradable

domain

appearance, taste, fashion

Examples

He wore a tacky suit that looked more suited for a costume party than a formal event.

(of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch

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