“out of date"

[LeTyan]

Hi,

To describe someone who cannot keep up with the pace of the trend. Which of following are acceptable English?

"He is out of date"
"He is out"
"He is old-fashioned"

Thank you!

 

[MikeNewYork]

The first and third work.

 

[LeTyan]

The first and third work.

Thank you Mike! I also heard the word "tacky". Can I say
"Someone is tacky?"

 

[MikeNewYork]

Yes, but that does not really have the meaning of out of date.

 

[LeTyan]

So what does it mean then? (I can't find its meaning when it's used to describe people). Is it similar to "being rural"?

 

[MikeNewYork]

Mostly that would refer to lacking taste or style. People can wear "out-of-date" clothes and be very stylish. Other people can wear modern clothes and be tacky.

 

[JMurray]

not a teacher

I agree with Mike, except that I would go a little further regarding "tacky". It often means that someone's style or taste is distinctly vulgar, garish or cheap (according to the person making the judgement).

 

[Tdol]

Also, tacky can be used for behaviour regarded as cheap, vulgar, etc.