1. excessively bright, colorful, or decorated in a way that shows poor taste

1. a feast or celebration, especially at a college
Usage: British; formal

Examples

• The gaudy neon signs made the street look cheap and tacky.
• She wore a gaudy dress covered in sequins and bright colors.
• The gaudy decorations clashed with the elegant furniture.
• His gaudy gold jewelry was visible from across the room.
• The restaurant’s gaudy interior design drove away sophisticated customers.
• The alumni attended the annual gaudy at Oxford College.