Definition of the word flashy

Pronunciation of vocabulary flashy

flashyadjective

hào nhoáng

/ˈflæʃi//ˈflæʃi/

Origin of the word flashy

"Flashy" originally comes from the Old English word "flæsce," meaning "flesh." The word evolved through Middle English "flaschen" to describe something that was "bright or shining," likely referencing the sheen of fresh meat. By the 18th century, "flashy" took on its modern meaning, describing something that is ostentatious or showy, referencing the attention-grabbing nature of bright colors. So, from the gleaming surface of meat to the dazzling spectacle of a flashy car, the word's journey reflects the evolution of human perception and expression.

Vocabulary summary flashy

typeadjective

meaningflashy, gaudy, colorful

exampleflashy jewelry: flashy jewelry

meaninglike to dress up

Example of vocabulary flashynamespace

meaning

attracting attention by being bright, expensive, large, etc.

thu hút sự chú ý bằng cách sáng sủa, đắt tiền, lớn, v.v.

  • a flashy hotel

    một khách sạn hào nhoáng

  • I just want a good reliable car, nothing flashy.

    Tôi chỉ muốn một chiếc xe tốt, đáng tin cậy, không có gì hào nhoáng.

meaning

attracting attention by wearing expensive clothes, etc.

thu hút sự chú ý bằng cách mặc quần áo đắt tiền, v.v.

  • He was one of those flashy guys with too much money to throw around.

    Anh ta là một trong những kẻ hào nhoáng có quá nhiều tiền để vung tay.

meaning

intended to impress by appearing to show a lot of skill

nhằm mục đích gây ấn tượng bằng cách tỏ ra thể hiện nhiều kỹ năng

  • He specializes in flashy technique, without much depth.

    Anh chuyên về kỹ thuật hào nhoáng, không có chiều sâu.

  • She threw in a lot of flashy footwork to impress the judges.

    Cô tung ra nhiều động tác bước chân hào nhoáng để gây ấn tượng với ban giám khảo.

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