flashy

Adjective
Synonyms: brassycheapflashgarishgaudygimcrackloudmeretricioustackytattytawdrytrashy

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. tastelessly showy“a flash car”“a flashy ring”“garish colors”“a gaudy costume”“loud sport shirts”“a meretricious yet stylish book”“tawdry ornaments”Synonyms: brassycheapflashgarishgaudygimcrackloudmeretricioustackytattytawdrytrashy
  2. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous displaySynonyms: gaudyjazzyshowysporty
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Flashy \Flash"y\, a.

1.Dazzling for a moment; making a momentary show of brilliancy; transitorily bright. [1913 Webster]

A little flashy and transient pleasure.— Barrow.[1913 Webster]

2.Fiery; vehement; impetuous. [1913 Webster]

A temper always flashy.— Burke.[1913 Webster]

3.Showy; gay; gaudy; as, a flashy dress. [1913 Webster]

4.Without taste or spirit. [1913 Webster]

Lean and flashy songs.— Milton.[1913 Webster]
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