The meaning of TACKY is somewhat sticky to the touch; also : characterized by tack : adhesive. How to use tacky in a sentence.

1. not tasteful or fashionable; dowdy: a tacky outfit. 2. in poor taste; vulgar; crass: tacky jokes. 3. of poor quality; cheaply made; shoddy: a tacky car. 4. shabby; seedy.

TACKY definition: sticky to the touch; adhesive. See examples of tacky used in a sentence.

TACKY meaning: 1. of cheap quality or in bad style: 2. sticky; (especially of paint or glue) not completely dry…. Learn more.

Definition of tacky adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · Adjective tacky (comparative tackier, superlative tackiest) Of a substance, slightly sticky.

Of a substance, slightly sticky. This paint isn't dry yet - it's still a bit tacky. Of low quality. That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments. In poor taste. That was a tacky thing to say. Etymology: …

Sorry. Seems kinda tacky to bring it up. Some shampoos are self-rinsing, which means they require no water rinse and will dry without feeling tacky, and there are even dry shampoos in powder form that …

tack′i•ness, n. tack•y2 (tak′ ē), adj., tack•i•er, tack•i•est. not tasteful or fashionable; dowdy. shabby in appearance; shoddy: a tacky, jerry-built housing development. crass; cheaply vulgar; tasteless; …

Things that are tacky are cheap, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, tawdry, or trashy. Tacky clothes are a fashion nightmare, and tacky comments are embarrassing for everyone involved. If you wore a bright …