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Bling vs Tacky - What's the difference?

bling | tacky |

As a noun bling

is alternative form of lang=en.

As an adjective tacky is

of a substance, slightly sticky.

bling

English

Noun

(-)
  • * 2008 January 19, :
    • Apparently also the Saudis gave him as presents fabulous bling , vast necklaces encrusted with jewels and rubies.
  • Ostentatious display of richness or style.
  • * {{quote-news, year=2012
    • , date=April 23 , author=Angelique Chrisafis , title=François Hollande on top but far right scores record result in French election , work=the Guardian citation , page= , passage=His stance as being against the world of finance and his proposal of a 75% tax on incomes over €1m (£817,000) was approved by a majority in polls. He was convinced that his more measured, if ploddingly serious, style would win out with an electorate tired of Sarkozy's bling and frenetic policy initiatives.}}

    Derived terms

    * blinger * bling out * bling up * blingy

    tacky

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Of a substance, slightly sticky.
    • This paint isn't dry yet - it's still a bit tacky.
  • (colloquial) Of low quality.
    • That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments.
  • (colloquial) In poor taste.
    • That was a tacky thing to say.
  • gaudy, flashy, showy, garish
  • dowdy, shabbily dressed
  • shabby, dowdy (in one's appearance)