tacky
/ˈtæki/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables2
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
adjective
1. Of a substance, slightly sticky.
"This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky."
Source: en.wiktionary.org
tacky
/ˈtæki/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables2
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
noun
1. A scrubby, neglected horse.
2. A person in a similar condition.
adjective
1. Of low quality.
"That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments."
2. In poor taste.
"That was a tacky thing to say."
3. Gaudy or flashy.
Synonyms: flashy, garish, showy
4. Shabby, dowdy in one's appearance or dress.
Synonyms: dowdy
Synonyms
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