CEFR B2

tacky

adjective

Meaning

Lacking style, good taste, or quality, often in a way that is gaudy or cheap.

Examples

She felt the bright orange plastic jewelry looked a bit tacky for such a formal event.
The souvenir shop was filled with tacky trinkets that no one would actually want to display.

Synonyms: cheap, gaudy, garish, vulgar

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tacky (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtæki/

Definition

Lacking style, good taste, or quality, often in a way that is gaudy or cheap.

Examples

She felt the bright orange plastic jewelry looked a bit tacky for such a formal event.
The souvenir shop was filled with tacky trinkets that no one would actually want to display.
He regretted wearing that tacky sequined suit to the wedding.

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