Definition of gaudy Gaudy

/gɔˈdi/ - [godee] - gaud•y

We found 9 definitions of gaudy from 4 different sources.

What does gaudy mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: gaudies

gaudy - (Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held a college

banquet, feast a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed; "a banquet for the graduating seniors"; "the Thanksgiving feast"; "they put out quite a spread"

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Wiktionary

gaudy (Noun)
One of the large beads in the rosary at which the paternoster is recited.
gaudy (Noun)
A reunion held by one of the colleges of the University of Oxford for alumni, normally held during the summer vacations.
gaudy (Adjective)
Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

gaudy (superl.)
Ostentatiously fine; showy; gay, but tawdry or meretricious.
gaudy (superl.)
Gay; merry; festal.
gaudy (n.)
One of the large beads in the rosary at which the paternoster is recited.
gaudy (n.)
A feast or festival; -- called also gaud-day and gaudy day.

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gaudy, noun, singular of gaudies.
gaudy, adjective.

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