Garish Definition

gârĭsh, găr-
adjective
Too bright or gaudy; showy; glaring.
Garish colors.
Webster's New World
Gaudily or showily dressed, decorated, written, etc.
Webster's New World

Origin of Garish

  • Perhaps from Old Norse gaurr (“rough fellow”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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