tacky

pacchiano, di cattivo gusto

Che sembra scadente e fatto male, oppure rivela poco gusto.

In inglese semplice: Looking cheap and badly made, or showing poor taste.

• That necklace looks tacky.
• The shop sold tacky plastic souvenirs.
• Do you think these decorations are too tacky?

Sinonimi: cheap, tasteless, kitsch

Contrari: tasteful

Espressioni comuni: tacky ornaments, tacky decorations, tacky souvenir

appiccicoso

Che si attacca un po’ al tatto, spesso perché non è ancora completamente asciutto.

In inglese semplice: Slightly sticky when you touch it, often because it is not completely dry.

• The paint is still tacky.
• Wait until the glue feels tacky.
• The varnish remained tacky all night.

Sinonimi: sticky

Espressioni comuni: tacky paint, tacky surface, still tacky

trasandato, sciatto

Che ha un aspetto disordinato o indossa vestiti vecchi, brutti o poco curati.

In inglese semplice: Looking untidy or poorly dressed, with old or unattractive clothes.

• He looked tacky in that worn coat.
• She replaced her tacky clothes before the visit.
• The old hat made his outfit look tacky.

Sinonimi: shabby, dowdy, scruffy

Contrari: smart

Espressioni comuni: tacky clothes, tacky coat, look tacky