tackiness

noun

tack·​i·​ness ˈta-kē-nəs How to pronounce tackiness (audio)
: the quality or state of being tacky

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Plus, all 18 available designs and colors are incredibly cute and polished (no tackiness in sight!) and start at $10. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 22 July 2024 That’s why the whole cash-grab tackiness of the movie isn’t necessarily a liability. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 July 2024 Grip Coatings: Gloves are often coated on the palm and fingers with nitrile or silicone to provide greater tackiness and grip so objects don’t slip out of the user’s hands. Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024 Xanthan gum: Xanthan gum is a powerful binder, providing essential adhesion and tackiness to gluten-free batters, which helps create light and airy textures. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tackiness 

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tackiness was in 1883

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“Tackiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tackiness. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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tackiness

noun
tack·​i·​ness ˈtak-ē-nəs How to pronounce tackiness (audio)
: the quality or state of being tacky

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