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Definition of tackiness in English:

tackiness

Pronunciation /ˈtakēnəs/ /ˈtækinəs/

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noun

See tacky

‘The primer seals the floor, increases the tackiness of the floor and improves the adhesive qualities.’
  • ‘Depending on the tackiness of the glue you use, you may have to hold each of these stands on while the glue dries.’

noun

informal

See tacky

‘I urge you all to grab a camera and go riding through the night, spying on your gaudy neighbors, as I will award a prize to the person who sends me the picture of the most horrible display of Christmas tackiness.’
  • ‘In some of the wealthier suburbs over there, they get in electrical contractors to do a professional lighting job on their houses and, unfortunately, tackiness often wins out over good taste.’
  • ‘It could be described as the ultimate in souvenir tackiness.’
  • ‘If you're going to be accused of tackiness, why not make the most of it?’
  • ‘I can't remember much of the day except that we ate chips on the seafront and laughed at the sheer tackiness of everything.’