Garish

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/
• US IPA: /ˈɡɛːɹɪʃ/

Origin

Perhaps from Old Norse gaurr ("rough fellow")

Online Etymology Dictionary|garish

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Full definition of garish

Adjective

1. Overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste.
• The dress fits her well, but the pattern is rather garish.
• 1907, w, The Younger Set Chapter 8, “ My tastes,” he said, still smiling, “ incline me to the garishly sunlit side of this planet.” And, to tease her and arouse her to combat : “ I prefer a farandole to a nocturne ; I'd rather have a painting than an etching ; … ”
• 2003 August 10, Ken Keeler, "The Devil's Hands are Idle Playthings", Futurama, season 5, episode 16, Fox Broadcasting CompanyLeela: He gave me mechanical ears
  Effective though just a bit garish.