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garish definition

gar·ish (gar′is̸h, ger′-)

adjective

  1. too bright or gaudy; showy; glaring garish colors
  2. gaudily or showily dressed, decorated, written, etc.

Etymology: earlier gaurish, prob. < ME gauren, to stare

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