Definition

More unpleasantly sticky or cheap in appearance or quality than something else.

Example

The decorations at the party were tackier than I expected.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen that new store downtown?

Yeah, I went in, but I thought it looked a bit tackier than I expected.

I agree, the decorations were really over the top.

Exactly! Sometimes less is more when it comes to style.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tackier → The word 'tackier' is derived from 'tacky' (from the American English dialect, meaning sticky or adhesive) and the comparative suffix '-er' (meaning more). Thus, 'tackier' means more sticky or adhesive than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'more sticky' — 'tacky' describes the stickiness, and '-er' indicates a comparison. This helps you remember that 'tackier' means having a greater degree of stickiness.

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