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tacky - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'tacky' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Tacky [ a.]
- Sticky; adhesive; raw; -- said of paint, varnish, etc., when not well dried.

Meaning of 'tacky' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . tacky [ s]
Meaning (1):
- tastelessly showy
Example in sentence:
  • a flash car;
  • a flashy ring;
  • a gaudy costume;
  • a meretricious yet stylish book;
  • garish colors;
  • loud sport shirts;
  • tawdry ornaments
Meaning (2):
- (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch
Example in sentence:
  • tacky varnish

Nearby Words:

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