tawdry
adjective | /tawdry/
showy but cheap and of poor quality
tawdry
adjective | /tawdry/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMshowy but cheap and of poor quality
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"The market sold tawdry souvenirs covered in glitter."
"He regretted the tawdry necklace he had bought on impulse."
Mnemonic Trick
TAWDRY → TAW (trinket) + DRY: think cheap trinket sold at fairs.
Etymology
Originally from 'Saint Audrey' (tawdry) fairs, later sense became 'cheap showy.'
Now means flashy and of poor taste.
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