Synonyms for

Tacky

Verb / ˈtæki: / Another word for tacky — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective: not stylish; not fashionable; cheap or of poor quality

Synonyms & similar words

flashy tatty flash gimcrack meretricious loud gaudy tawdry brassy garish trashy cheap gaudy flashy tasteless cheap shoddy trashy kitschy cheesy unstylish unfashionable unattractive unappealing unimpressive unsophisticated vulgar low-class inferior second-rate common ordinary

Example sentences

  1. The decorations were tacky and made the room look worse.
  2. She didn't like the tacky design of the shirt.
  3. The food at the restaurant was cheap and tacky.
  4. The movie had a tacky plot and was not enjoyable to watch.
  5. The store sold tacky items that were not worth the price.

Quotes

  • 'Tacky is the opposite of chic, which is the opposite of cheap.' - Christian Louboutin
  • 'Tacky is a type of ruin, where beautiful things are lost by being broken, used, or worn.' - Adam Levin
  • 'It's tacky to be too perfect.' - Vanessa Paradis

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