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Adjective: gaudy (gaudier,gaudiest)  go-dee
  1. Tastelessly showy
    "a gaudy costume";
    - brassy [informal], flash [informal], flashy, garish, loud, meretricious, trashy
     
  2. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
    "Her gaudy outfit stood out in the crowd";
    - flashy, jazzy, showy, sporty
Noun: gaudy  go-dee
Usage: Brit
  1. (Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held at a college
    "The Oxford college hosted its annual gaudy for alumni"

Derived forms: gaudies, gaudiest, gaudier

See also: colorful [US], colourful [Brit, Cdn], tasteless

Type of: banquet, feast

Encyclopedia: Gaudy