tacky in German
tacky in German is klebrig, billig, minderwertig — tacky means cheap-looking, gaudy, or in poor taste.
tacky in German
klebrig
Of a substance, slightly sticky.
billig
(colloquial) Of low quality.
minderwertig
(colloquial) Of low quality.
geschmacklos
(colloquial) In poor taste.
schäbig
Shabby, dowdy in one's appearance or dress.
What does "tacky" mean?
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adj Cheap-looking, gaudy, or in poor taste.
"The souvenir shop was full of tacky plastic keychains."
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adj Slightly sticky to the touch, as paint or glue that has not fully dried.
"Check that the varnish is no longer tacky before adding another coat."
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tacky in a sentence
- The souvenir shop was full of tacky plastic keychains.
- She thought the neon sign looked tacky outside such an elegant restaurant.
- Check that the varnish is no longer tacky before adding another coat.
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What is "tacky" in German?
"tacky" in German is klebrig, billig, minderwertig. tacky means: Cheap-looking, gaudy, or in poor taste.
How do you use "tacky" in a sentence?
Example: "The souvenir shop was full of tacky plastic keychains." In German, "tacky" is klebrig, billig, minderwertig.
Are there other ways to say "tacky" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "tacky": klebrig, billig, minderwertig, geschmacklos, schäbig.
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