tacky
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One problem, though: Untreated rubber becomes brittle when exposed to cold, and tacky and runny when hot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Displays of it, particularly in architecture or public art, are often perceived as tacky, kitschy or, heaven forbid, nouveau riche.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
It was spectacularly tested at the hall’s 10th anniversary, but with tacky prerecorded video and crummy amplification.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
"It was a tacky wicket as it was under cover for a while. After losing a few wickets, it was tough to get back into the game."
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
“Isn’t that wild? It’s better than all of that tacky crepe paper. I did buy some crepe paper, but nothing that I could do with it satisfied me.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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