tacky
adjectiveHow many syllables in tacky?
There are 2 syllables in the word tacky.How to pronounce tacky:
Definition of tacky:
- tacky (adjective):
- slightly sticky
- tastelessly showy.
- somewhat sticky to the touch
- characterized by tack adhesive
Synonyms for tacky:
adhesive
brassy
cheap
flash
flashy
garish
gaudy
gimcrack
gluey
gummy
icky
loud
sticky
tasteless
tatty
tawdry
trashy
wet
Antonyms for tacky:
clean
dry
expensive
fresh
good
hard
inviscid
nice
nonadhesive
refined
respectable
tasteful
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