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tacky

/ˈtæki/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about tacky at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch.
    tacky varnish
  2. Tastelessly showy.
    a flash car

Origin

From tack + -y.

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