TACKY


Meaning of TACKY in English

~ 1

■ adjective ( tackier , tackiest ) (of glue, paint, etc.) slightly sticky because not fully dry.

Derivatives

tackiness noun

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~ 2

■ adjective ( tackier , tackiest ) informal showing poor taste and quality.

Derivatives

tackily adverb

tackiness noun

Origin

C19 (denoting a horse of little value): of unknown origin.

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