tacky

de mauvais goût, toc

Qui paraît bon marché et mal fait, ou qui manque de goût.

En anglais simple : 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?

Synonymes : cheap, tasteless, kitsch

Contraires : tasteful

Expressions courantes : tacky ornaments, tacky decorations, tacky souvenir

poisseux, collant

Qui colle un peu au toucher, souvent parce que ce n’est pas encore complètement sec.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : sticky

Expressions courantes : tacky paint, tacky surface, still tacky

négligé, mal fagoté

Qui a une apparence peu soignée ou porte des vêtements vieux ou peu élégants.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : shabby, dowdy, scruffy

Contraires : smart

Expressions courantes : tacky clothes, tacky coat, look tacky