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flossy

flossy

1 8.7
Showy with expensive clothes and jewelry to get attention
  • adjective
  • /ˈflɔsi/
  • Slang
: ostentoso
  • She wore a flossy dress to the party that caught everyone's attention.

Get more and more flossy girls with this new length.

Examples

  • His flossy jewelry made him stand out among the crowd at the event.

  • Get more and more flossy girls with this new length.

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  • So next is of course, the Flossy by Freddie Malibu dress.

  • They arrived in flossy cars that showcased their wealth and style.

Synonyms

tacky
vsflossy
  • Informal
76 4.3

Showy in a cheap way that looks bad

contrasts by implying expensive, attention seeking fashion rather than cheapness
flashy
vsflossy
60 4.1

Very bright or showy in a way that attracts attention

leans toward expensive, fashion-based showing rather than cheap flashiness
flamboyant
vsflossy
33 6.5

Being very bright and showy to attract attention

is more informal and highlights costly personal display rather than drama
showy
vsflossy
9 3.2

Bright or fancy in a way that draws attention

is informal slang for attention through expensive clothes and jewelry
florid
vsflossy
  • Formal
4 8.6

Being very decorated and showy in style, often with many small details

applies specifically to costly outward fashion displays rather than language
flouncy
vsflossy
1 7.8

Clothing that has ruffles or loose folds that move and look showy

is broader, referring to costly attention getting clothes beyond ruffles
flaunty
vsflossy
8.9

Showing off things or yourself to get attention

focuses on wealthy clothing and jewelry display rather than mere boasting

Antonyms

plain
180 1.0

Simple and not decorated or flavored

understated
23 6.5

Simple and quiet in a way that looks elegant

How Showy

ostentatious
11 7.7
flossy
  • Slang
1 8.7
gaudy
20 5.5
flashy
60 4.1

Surface Forms

flossy positive

Morphology

flossy = floss (semi-transparent) = floss + y

Formed from the slang verb 'floss' (to show off) + -y; clear if the slang verb is known but likely unclear to learners who only know 'floss' as dental floss.

Etymology

Flossy in slang comes from the verb floss, which means 'to show off' or 'to display wealth'. So if someone or something is flossy, they are 'showy' and like to attract attention with fancy clothes or jewellery.