tacky

Adhesive; sticky; tenacious: noting viscous substances or surfaces. Also tackey.

Unkempt; rough; shabby; ill-fed: said of persons or animals.

Bad; poor; miserable.

A long and stout branch of mimosa with the thorns left on at the end.

An ill-fed or neglected horse; a rough, bony nag: sometimes used also of persons in the like condition. Also tackey and ticky.