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tackier Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: T AE1 K IY0 ER0

What Does Tackier Mean?

As an adjective, tackier means comparative form of tacky: more tacky.

Tackier Definition (Adjective)

  1. comparative form of tacky: more tacky

Adjective

  1. Of a substance, slightly sticky.

    This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky.

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.
  4. Shabby, dowdy in one's appearance or dress.

Synonyms of Tackier

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Antonyms of Tackier

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Tackier in a Sentence

This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky.

That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments.

That was a tacky thing to say.

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