Main Entry:

gar·ish

Pronunciation:

\ˈger-ish\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

origin unknown

Date:

1545

1: clothed in vivid colors2 a: excessively or disturbingly vivid <garish colors> <garish imagery> b: offensively or distressingly bright : glaring3: tastelessly showy : flashy

synonyms see gaudy

— gar·ish·ly adverb

— gar·ish·ness noun