Word: TACKY
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of TACKY
- Of a substance, slightly sticky.
"This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky."
- A scrubby, neglected horse.
- A person in a similar condition.
- Of low quality.
"That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments."
- In poor taste.
"That was a tacky thing to say."
- Gaudy or flashy.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "tacky" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "tacky" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TACKY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TACKY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TACKY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TACKY:
- # the tacky effect
- # master of tacky
- # playing with tacky
- # in terms of tacky
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