Tackily: meaning, definitions and examples
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tackily
[ ˈtækɪli ]
social situations
Tackily refers to behavior or actions that are done in poor taste or that lack sensitivity to social norms. It can describe interactions that are awkward, embarrassing, or inappropriate, often causing discomfort to others. When someone acts tackily, their choices may be seen as gaudy or overly flashy, making them stand out in a negative way.
Synonyms
crudely, gaudily, inappropriately, tastelessly
Examples of usage
- He decorated the office tackily for the holiday party.
- She made a tackily loud joke in a serious meeting.
- His tackily chosen outfit drew stares at the formal event.
Translations
Translations of the word "tackily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de maneira pegajosa
🇮🇳 चिपचिपा तरीके से
🇩🇪 auf klebrige Weise
🇮🇩 dengan lengket
🇺🇦 на липкий спосіб
🇵🇱 klejąco
🇯🇵 ベタベタと
🇫🇷 de manière collante
🇪🇸 de manera pegajosa
🇹🇷 yapışkan bir şekilde
🇰🇷 끈적끈적하게
🇸🇦 بطريقة لزجة
🇨🇿 lepkavým způsobem
🇸🇰 lepivým spôsobom
🇨🇳 以粘稠的方式
🇸🇮 na lepljiv način
🇮🇸 á klístrandi hátt
🇰🇿 жабысты түрде
🇬🇪 ჭუჭყიანად
🇦🇿 yapışqan şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera pegajosa
Word origin
The word 'tackily' is derived from the adjective 'tacky', which originated in the early 19th century. 'Tacky' initially described something that was sticky or adhesive, often referring to the texture of certain materials. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass a broader sense of poor taste. The transition likely stemmed from the idea that something that is sticky is also unpleasant or unwelcome. By the late 19th century, 'tacky' began to be used informally to describe something that lacked style or sophistication. The adverbial form 'tackily' emerged as a way to describe the manner in which actions or behaviors were carried out, further solidifying the association with social inappropriateness. Today, 'tackily' is commonly used to criticize various aspects of behavior, fashion, and presentation that do not conform to accepted standards of decency or elegance.