A little sticky, and in bad taste (5)

I believe the answer is:

tacky

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'in bad taste' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for tacky that I've seen before include "Sticky; showing poor taste" , "Cheap and nasty" , "Vulgar - viscous" , "Showing poor taste or quality" , "Tawdry" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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