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Tackiness (Noun)

Tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The decorations at the wedding reception exuded a level of tackiness, complete with flashing lights and neon signs.
His outfit, consisting of plaid pants, a striped shirt, and a gold chain, screamed tackiness to everyone in the room.
The antique shopping mall was filled with trinkets and souvenirs that epitomized tackiness, but somehow still managed to attract a crowd of interested buyers.
The overabundance of sequins and glitter on the performer's costume added a layer of tackiness to the overall act.
The reality TV show was known for its cringe-worthy moments of tackiness, from the hosts' fashion choices to the ridiculous challenges.

The property of being cohesive and sticky.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The adhesive's tackiness made it difficult to apply smoothly without wrinkles or air bubbles.
The new hot glue gun created a much stronger bond due to its improved tackiness.
The company had to reformulate their product as its initial tackiness caused skin irritation.
When selecting glue, artists look for a combination of drying time and tackiness to suit their needs.
The gum's loss of tackiness over time made it less effective as an adhesive.