tacky

• Qualifie quelque chose de bon marché, de mauvais goût ou manquant de style et de raffinement.

Describes something that is cheap, gaudy, or lacking in style and good taste.

1. B2formal

   Describes a substance, like paint or glue, that is not fully dry and feels slightly sticky when touched.

   Légèrement collant

   • The paint is still tacky, so don't touch the wall.
   • Wait until the glue becomes tacky before pressing the pieces together.
   • The varnish remained tacky even after several hours.

   Synonymesadhesiveglueygummystickyviscid

   Antonymesdrynonadhesive

2. Cheap and showyB1informal

   Describes something that is overly flashy or lacking in good taste, often appearing cheap or gaudy.

   De mauvais goût et voyant

   • The decorations were so tacky, with too much glitter and plastic.
   • He wore a tacky gold suit to the party.
   • The souvenir shop was full of tacky items.

   Synonymesbrassycheapchintzyflashygarishgaudykitschymeretriciousshowytawdry

   Antonymesclassyelegantrefinedsophisticatedtasteful