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gaud·y1 (gốdē)

[Possibly from gaudy2 (influenced by gaud).]

adjective: -i·er, -i·est. 

Showy in a tasteless or vulgar way.

derivatives

gaud́i·ly
adverb
gaud́i·ness
noun

synonyms:

gaudy1flashy, garish, loud, meretricious, tawdry These adjectives mean tastelessly showy: a gaudy costume; a flashy ring; garish colors; a loud sport shirt; a meretricious yet stylish book; tawdry ornaments.
gaud·y2 (gốdē)

[Middle English gaudi, gaud, prank, trick, possibly from Old French gaudie, merriment (from gaudir, to enjoy, make merry) (from Latin gaudēre, to rejoice), and from Latin gaudium, enjoyment, merry-making (from gaudēre, to rejoice; see gāu-).]

noun: pl., -ies. 

Chiefly British
A feast, especially an annual university dinner.