tackiness

/ˈtækinəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being cheap, showy, or in poor taste.
    • The tackiness of the plastic decorations ruined the elegant party.
    • His gold-plated watch had a certain tackiness that made people laugh.
    • She avoided the tackiness of souvenir shops by buying handmade gifts.
  2. The state of being slightly sticky or adhesive.
    • The tackiness of the glue helped the label stay on the jar.
    • After painting, the surface had a slight tackiness for a few hours.
    • The tape lost its tackiness and wouldn't hold the paper up.
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