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

• Audio (General Australian):

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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

• US sneaker, UK plimsoll, Australia sandshoe; tennis shoe

Derived terms

• tough tackie – tough luck.