Meaning gaudy
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gaudy


"showy, tastelessly rich," c. 1600; earlier "joyfully festive" (1580s), probably a re-adjectivizing of gaudy (n.) "large, ornamental bead in a rosary" (early 14c.) via th [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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gaudy


bright and showy, usually not in a positive way.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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gaudy


College event for old members.
Source: ox.ac.uk

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gaudy


 festive.
Source: shakespeare-online.com

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gaudy


(n) (Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held a college(adj) tastelessly showy(adj) (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
Source: beedictionary.com





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