~ 1
■ adjective ( gaudier , gaudiest ) extravagantly or tastelessly bright or showy.
Derivatives
gaudily adverb
gaudiness noun
Origin
C15: prob. from gaud + -y 1 .
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~ 2
■ noun ( plural gaudies ) Brit. a celebratory dinner or entertainment held by a college for old members.
Origin
C16 (in the sense 'rejoicing, a celebration'): from L. gaudium 'joy', or from gaude 'rejoice!', imperative of gaudere .