tackie

English

Etymology

Unknown. Thought to derive from Dutch or Afrikaans, or may be derived from tacky (“slightly sticky”), which the rubber shoes might seem to be.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -æki

Noun

tackie (plural tackies)

  1. (South Africa) A canvas shoe with a rubber sole.
  2. (Ireland, Limerick) Another word for trainers or runners.
  3. (South Africa, slang) The tyre of a car or other vehicle.
    The hot rod had fat tackies.

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • tough tackie – tough luck.
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