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Vocabulary Entry
tacky
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
In poor taste or stylish in a gaudy or overly showy way.
Example Sentences
"The decorations were so tacky that they made the entire room look cheap."
"She wore a tacky sweater with bright neon colors that clashed horribly."
"His tacky remarks at the party made everyone feel uncomfortable."
N
noun
An adhesive substance, often used in crafts or various applications.
Example Sentences
"I need to buy some tacky for my art project to ensure everything sticks."
"The tacky was too thick to spread evenly on the surface."
"They used tacky to attach the decorations to the wall for the event."
V
verb
To make something stick or adhere, generally used in a specific context.
Example Sentences
"Make sure to tacky the edges of the paper to hold it in place."
"We need to tacky the signs down so they won't blow away."
"She decided to tacky the fabric onto the board for a cleaner look."