tacky

• 形容某物廉价、俗气、缺乏品味或格调；也可指花哨、过分艳丽而显得低劣。

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.

   发粘的

   • 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.

   同义词adhesiveglueygummystickyviscid

   反义词drynonadhesive

2. Cheap and showyB1informal

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

   俗气

   • 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.

   同义词brassycheapchintzyflashygarishgaudykitschymeretriciousshowytawdry

   反义词classyelegantrefinedsophisticatedtasteful