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)

(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

US sneaker, UK plimsoll, Australia sandshoe; tennis shoe

Derived terms

tough tackie – tough luck.

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