tackie
English
editEtymology
editUnknown. Thought to derive from Dutch or Afrikaans, or may be derived from tacky (“slightly sticky”), which the rubber shoes might seem to be.
Pronunciation
editAudio (General Australian): (file) - Rhymes: -æki
Noun
edittackie (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.