Găr'ish, a.

adjective

a. [See GAIR-ISH.] 1. Showy; dazzling; ostentatious; attracting or seeking attention. “The garish sun.” Shak. “In garish gaudery.” Bp. Hall. “Garish like the laughter of drunkenness.” Bp. Taylor.

“A garish flag, / To be the aim of every dangerous shot.” Shak.

Sense 2. Gay to extravagance; flighty. “The mind loose and garish.” South.