What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vulgar course of action shown by Yankee (5)" mean?

The definition is "Vulgar". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TACK (synonym="course") + Y (abbreviation="Yankee") = TACKY; definition: "Vulgar" The answer is TACKY.

Vulgar course of action shown by Yankee (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17339 | 17 Across | 2024-04-18 flower

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