I. ˈta-kē adjective
( tack·i·er ; -est )
Etymology: tack (II)
Date: 1788
: somewhat sticky to the touch
tacky varnish
also : characterized by tack : adhesive
II. adjective
( tacki·er ; -est )
Etymology: tacky a low-class person
Date: 1862
1.
a. : characterized by lack of good breeding
couldn't run around downtown…in a bikini, which was tacky — Cyra McFadden
b. : shabby , seedy
a tacky town whose citrus groves were blighted by smoke — Bryce Nelson
2. : not having or exhibiting good taste: as
a. : marked by lack of style : dowdy
b. : marked by cheap showiness : gaudy
a tacky publicity stunt
a tacky outfit