tackiness

noun
UK /ˈtæk.i.nəs/
US /ˈtæk.i.nəs/

The quality of being sticky, like glue or tape.

The tackiness of the tape made it easy to stick the paper to the wall.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The quality of being cheap-looking or in poor taste.

The bright plastic decorations gave the party a feeling of tackiness.

3. The quality of being slightly wet or not fully dry, as paint or varnish.

Wait for the tackiness of the paint to fade before adding a second coat.

4. A showy or gaudy style that seems low-class.

Critics complained about the tackiness of the movie's special effects.