Flashy definition

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Dazzling or bright for a little while.
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Ostentatious and vulgar; gaudy.
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Cheap and showy; gaudy.
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Giving a momentary or superficial impression of brilliance.
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Showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing.

The dancers wore flashy costumes featuring shiny sequins in many vibrant colors.

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Adjective

Base Form:
flashy
Comparative:
flashier

Origin of flashy

  • flash +‎ -y

    From Wiktionary

Flashy Sentence Examples

  • He's a solid player that doesn't do anything flashy; he just gets the job done.

  • I don't want anything too flashy like a Ferrari or a Bentley.

  • Accessories for a ghetto fabulous prom dress might include "bling", which is defined as flashy jewelry such as large gold chains, fake diamonds, and other types of jewelry along those lines.

  • If you're willing to pay a rather hefty premium, there are several special Sidekick3 phones that may be worth considering as they sport flashy paintjobs and funky-looking cell phone cases.

  • What to wear to a lingerie party matters, but maybe not in the way you'd originally think--not to be flashy or trashy; it matters in a way that makes trying on lingerie quick and easy.

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