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flashy

UK/ˈflæʃi/ US/ˈflæʃi/ uncommon archaic dated

adjective

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
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2.

Origin

From flash + -y.

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