tie tack

American  

Or tie tac

noun

1. a pin having an ornamental head, pinned through the ends of a necktie to hold it against a shirt.

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Etymology

Origin of tie tack

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

He paired it with a Grateful Dead tie tack.

From Washington Post

It comes with a custom Herkomer tie tack which represents the speckles of clove that sit atop the drink.

From Forbes

Another favorite is the 24-karat gold tie tack from J. Lee Schoenith that commemorates the Gale V victory in the 1955 race.

From Seattle Times