How to Pronounce Ticky-tacky

To pronounce "ticky-tacky", say TICKYT-acky — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TICKYT-acky

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"ticky-tacky" has 2 syllables: tickyt-acky.

What does ticky-tacky mean?

noun

  1. Cheap, low-quality building material, especially as that used to make conventional suburban housing of a uniform design.

adjective

  1. Made of this material; cheaply built, of low quality.
  2. (by extension) Inferior, minor, trivial.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ticky-tacky"?▾

"Ticky-tacky" has 2 syllables: tickyt · acky.

What does "ticky-tacky" mean?▾

Ticky-tacky: Cheap, low-quality building material, especially as that used to make conventional suburban housing of a uniform design.

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