gaudy

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /ˈɡɔː.di/

Noun

gaudy noun

One of the large beads in the rosary at which the paternoster is recited.

Adjective

gaudy adjective

Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner
Fun; merry; festive

Noun

gaudy noun

A reunion held by one of the colleges of the University of Oxford for alumni, normally held during the summer vacations.

Related terms

Synonyms

flashy garish kitschy tawdry gaudy showy sporty gimcrack meretricious tacky loud trashy flash tasteless cheap colorful jazzy brassy

Associated

sayers vane honeymoon outfits conspicuous jewelry colours costumes suits accessories poster clothes

Rhymes

shoddy embody bawdy body somebody noddy soddy celestial body waddy dead body

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