tacky in Italian
tacky in Italian is appiccicoso, appiccicaticcio, di cattivo gusto — tacky means cheap-looking, gaudy, or in poor taste.
tacky in Italian
appiccicoso
Of a substance, slightly sticky.
appiccicaticcio
Of a substance, slightly sticky.
di cattivo gusto
(colloquial) In poor taste.
pacchiano
(colloquial) In poor taste.
tamarro
(colloquial) In poor taste.
appariscente
Gaudy or flashy.
pacchiano
Gaudy or flashy.
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 Italian?
"tacky" in Italian is appiccicoso, appiccicaticcio, di cattivo gusto. 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 Italian, "tacky" is appiccicoso, appiccicaticcio, di cattivo gusto.
Are there other ways to say "tacky" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "tacky": appiccicoso, appiccicaticcio, di cattivo gusto, pacchiano, tamarro, appariscente.
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