tackier; tackiest
: somewhat sticky to the touch
tacky varnish
also
: characterized by tack : adhesive
tackier; tackiest
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Examples of tacky in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
don't touch the walls while the fresh paint is still tacky
Adjective (2)
it was tacky to wear sneakers to the wedding
tacky plastic flowers
a tacky old couch that needed new upholstery
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 May 2025
If the dough is too tacky while kneading, add more flour, a teaspoon at a time.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
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—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
Despite its gel base, the texture isn’t sticky or tacky.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 May 2025
If the dough is too tacky while kneading, add more flour, a teaspoon at a time.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Anybody can be sued, even for a tacky stunt like the alderman pulled.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Related Articles Daily Horoscope for May 20, 2025 Miss Manners: Our school’s teacher appreciation week is so tacky
Daily Horoscope for May 19, 2025
Asking Eric: My brother wants to reconnect.
—Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 May 2025
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“Tacky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tacky. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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tacky
2 of 2 adjective
tackier; tackiest
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: marked by lack of style or good taste
a tacky outfit
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