tackie
/ˈtaki
/(also takkie)
noun (plural tackies or takkies) South African informal
1A rubber-soled canvas sports shoe.Since I am sport fanatic I'm more comfortable in track suits and takkies....
- She walks into Rosebank Mall in her All Star takkies, longish skirt, tied dreadlocks, a bag across her chest and her little girl running behind or in front of her.
- Clad in over-sized T-shirts, track pants and worn-out takkies, the youngsters listen attentively as the trainers at the camp bark instructions on the importance of the upcoming championships.
2A tyre.
Phrases
a piece of old tackie
Origin
Perhaps from tacky1, with reference to the adhesion of the rubber, or tacky2, with reference to their cheapness.