Clean
Clean adjective - Free from any trace of the coarse or indecent.
Usage example: only clean songs will be permitted for the performances on the last night of summer camp
Tacky
Tacky adjective - Marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste.
Both words in one sentence
- At one point, Andy does try dropping hints to Rafe to clean himself up, but Rafe's idea of doing so pretty much only consists of an old sportcoat, and tacky tie... while still in his overalls and straw hat otherwise.
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