tackie
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
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[edit]
Noun[edit]
tackie (plural tackies)
- (South Africa) A canvas shoe with a rubber sole.
- (Ireland, Limerick) Another word for trainers or runners.
- (South Africa, slang) The tyre of a car or other vehicle.
- The hot rod had fat tackies.
Synonyms[edit]
- US sneaker, UK plimsoll, Australia sandshoe; tennis shoe
Derived terms[edit]
- tough tackie – tough luck.