— flashily , adv. — flashiness , n.
/flash"ee/ , adj., flashier, flashiest .
1. sparkling or brilliant, esp. in a superficial way or for the moment: a flashy performance.
2. ostentatiously or vulgarly smart; showy; gaudy: flashy clothes.
[ 1575-85; FLASH + -Y 1 ]
Syn. 2. See gaudy 1 .