tacky

adjective
UK: /ˈtæki/
US: /ˈtæki/

  1. Of cheap and poor quality and in bad taste.

    1. That shirt is really tacky.
    2. The decorations were a bit tacky, like plastic flowers and glitter everywhere, but the party was fun.

  2. Gluey or slightly sticky.

    1. The paint is still tacky to the touch.
    2. After applying the glue, wait until it becomes tacky before attaching the fabric to the wood.

  3. Behaving in a way that is rude and upsets other people.

    1. It was tacky to ask about her divorce.
    2. I thought it was extremely tacky of him to start talking about money at the funeral.

Synonyms

gaudy vulgar sticky tasteless crude indecorous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tacky" in English means: Of cheap and poor quality and in bad taste., Gluey or slightly sticky., Behaving in a way that is rude and upsets other people..

The phonetic transcription of "tacky" is /ˈtæki/ in British English and /ˈtæki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tacky": gaudy, vulgar, sticky, tasteless, crude, indecorous.

Example usage of "tacky": "That shirt is really tacky.". More examples on the page.