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tawdry

adjective

made of inferior workmanship and materials

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
AW
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈtɔːdɹi

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. made of inferior workmanship and materials

    “{'source': 'Judith Crist', 'text': 'cheapjack moviemaking … that feeds on the low taste of the mob'}”

adjective

  1. tastelessly showy

    “a flash car”

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Example Sentences

{'source': 'Judith Crist', 'text': 'cheapjack moviemaking … that feeds on the low taste of the mob'}
a flash car
a flashy ring
garish colors
a gaudy costume
loud sport shirts

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