Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Tacky.
Tacky - as an adjective satellite
(of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch
Example: "Tacky varnish"
Tastelessly showy
Example: "A flash car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brassy11cheap12flash11flashy15garish10gaudy10gimcrack19loud5meretricious16tatty8Tacky - as an adjective
Of a substance, slightly sticky.
Example: "This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky."
Of low quality.
Example: "That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments."
In poor taste.
Example: "That was a tacky thing to say."
Gaudy or flashy.
Shabby, dowdy in one's appearance or dress.
Tacky - as a noun
A scrubby, neglected horse.
A person in a similar condition.
Example Sentences
"Her outfit was tacky with mismatched prints and bright colors."
"The hotel room was decorated in a tacky style, with gaudy furniture and neon lights."
"I didn't like the tacky artwork on the walls of the restaurant."
"The party decorations were cheap and tacky, with lots of glitter and plastic."
"His taste in clothes was considered tacky by his fashionable friends."
Word Game Points
Is TACKY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tacky is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TACKY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is TACKY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tacky is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTACKY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is TACKY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tacky is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTACKY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
