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 === Rhymes: -æki === Noun === tackie (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. ==== Synonyms ==== US sneaker, UK plimsoll, Australia sandshoe; tennis shoe ==== Derived terms ==== tough tackie – tough luck.