flashy

[flash-ee]

adjective

flashier, flashiest 

1. sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment.

   a flashy performance.

2. ostentatiously or vulgarly smart; showy; gaudy.

   flashy clothes.

flashy

/ ˈflæʃɪ /

adjective

1. brilliant and dazzling, esp for a short time or in a superficial way

2. cheap and ostentatious

Other Word Forms

• flashily adverb
• flashiness noun
• unflashy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of flashy¹

First recorded in 1575–85; flash + -y ¹

Synonym Study

See gaudy ¹.

Example Sentences

"There were a few things at Manchester United, which I suppose are just the way it's gone now, where he was a bit flashy. I'm sure he'll say that himself."

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Rather than hosting fancy political fundraisers or headlining presidential campaign rallies, Fonda devotes her efforts to electing like-minded state legislators, city council members, utility board officials and candidates in other less flashy but critical races.

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This isn’t about flashy sauces or rolls; it’s about letting extraordinary fish and seafood shine in their purest form.

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It doesn’t need to be flashy to dazzle.

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I know he’s not outspoken or super flashy so people are like, ‘We need him to be more marketable.’

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