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matchy

matchy

6 7.9
Having clothes and accessories in the same color or style so they look like they go together
  • adjective
  • /ˈmæʧi/
  • Informal
translation icon : coordinado
  • The bubbles are a bit matchy.
  • too matchy
  • matchy look

I think because I'm kind of having like a camo type of a vibe, I should maybe go matchy matchy, maybe go with like that's not matchy matchy.

Examples

  • Nothing is too "matchy," nothing is arranged perfectly, we have lots of photos and mementos from our life displayed, and of course dog toys (and dog hair!) everywhere.

    Blog text (7)

  • The colors of the three ensembles are harmonious but not matchy-matchy.

    Blog text (16)

  • Oh, you guys know that I love a good matchy, matchy situation.

  • Speaking of matchy, you could also match the entire look, top, bottom, over top and shoes.

  • Oh my gosh, look at us, matchy green.

    Return to Me (2000)

  • Oh, matchy, matchy, kind of it's kind of scary, a scary experience for me.

  • This outfit is too matchy-matchy as it is, and so I was just trying to break it up with some simple horizontal lines.

    Brüno (2009)

  • No disrespect for your crew, of course who look strong, too, in those matchy-matchy outfits.

    Riddick (2013)

  • The bride chose a dress and shoes that were perfectly matchy for her wedding day.

  • Her outfit was wonderfully matchy, with a coordinated blouse and skirt in the same shade.

Synonyms

co-ordinated
vsmatchy
  • UK
3.9

Items that match in style and color to make a pleasant look

focuses on obvious, close similarity rather than subtle harmonious combinations
matching
vsmatchy
1.9

Having the same appearance or design

describes close coordination rather than exact identical appearance

Antonyms

incongruous
14 7.4

Not fitting with the things around it and looking strange

clashing
4.9

Having colors, patterns or ideas that do not go well together

How Coordinated

matching
1.9
matchy
  • Informal
6 7.9
mismatched
3 3.4
clashing
4.9

Surface Forms

matchy positive

Morphology

matchy = match (transparent) = match + y

The adjective is a straightforward formation from the noun 'match' with the productive suffix '-y' meaning 'characterized by' or 'having the quality of'.

Etymology

Matchy comes from the common word match meaning 'to go with' and the small ending -y meaning 'full of'. So, something matchy has many matching parts, like clothes or colours that are carefully the same or planned to go together.