(of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch; tacky varnish'

tastelessly showy; a flash car; a flashy ring; garish colors; a gaudy costume; loud sport shirts; a meretricious yet stylish book; tawdry ornaments

[ Syn: brassy , cheap , flash , flashy , garish , gaudy , gimcrack , loud , meretricious , tatty , tawdry , trashy ]