a. & n. See Tacky. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Written also tackey. ] An ill-conditioned, ill-fed, or neglected horse; also, a person in a like condition. [ Southern U. S. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
a. [ Cf. Techy, Tack a spot. ] Sticky; somewhat adhesive;; -- said of paint, varnish, etc., when not well dried. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Etymol. uncert. ] 1. Dowdy, shabby, or neglected in appearance; unkempt. [ Local, U. S. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
2. In poor taste; appearing cheap; gaudy; unstylish. Broadly used to describe objects whose style is disapproved of by the speaker. [ PJC ]
3. Tactless; in poor taste; -- used to describe behavior. [ PJC ]