gaudery

gaud·er·y

 (gô′də-rē)

n. pl. gaud·er·ies

Showy or gaudy decoration; ostentatious or pretentious show.

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gaudery

(ˈɡɔːdərɪ)

n, pl -eries

cheap finery or display

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gaud•er•y

(ˈgɔ də ri)

n., pl. -er•ies.

finery; showy things.

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gaudery

finery or showy adornment, as in clothing.

See also: Clothing

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gaudery - cheap or pretentious or vain display pomp display, show - something intended to communicate a particular impression; "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested"

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