First Known Use: 1788
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1tacky
adjective \ˈta-kē\
tack·i·ertack·i·est
Definition of TACKY
: somewhat sticky to the touch <tacky varnish>; also : characterized by tack : adhesive
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Origin of TACKY
2tack
2tacky
adjective
tacki·ertacki·est
Definition of TACKY
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Origin of TACKY
tacky a low-class person
First Known Use: 1862
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