B2adjectiveinformalfashionarts
US/ˈtæk.i/
UK/ˈtæk.i/
cheap-looking and showing bad taste
In context
The gift shop was full of tacky souvenirs.
Isn't it a bit tacky to ask guests for cash?
Honestly, I think gold furniture looks really tacky in a small flat.
Words that go with tacky
adjective + noun
- tacky souvenirsWe bought some tacky souvenirs for fun.
- tacky decorationsThe hotel was full of tacky decorations.
verb + adjective
- look tackyToo many lights can look tacky.
adverb + adjective
- a bit tackyThe decorations are a bit tacky.
- really tackyThat car is really tacky.