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pöyhkeily — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gaudiness noun The quality of looking too brightly or excessively decorated in a way that seems tasteless.
  • glare noun A harsh, dazzling light.
  • ruff noun A stiff, frilled collar worn around the neck, especially in 16th and 17th century fashion.

Senses

pöyhkeily is used for these senses in English:

  • airs and graces (derogatory) Behaviour adopted to demonstrate (originally) one's good upbringing; or (now) one's superiority; pretentious or snobbish behaviour.
  • gaudiness Pretension in appearance; looking overly and distastefully adorned.
  • glare Showy brilliance; gaudiness.
  • ruff (obsolete) An exhibition of haughtiness or pride.

glare — full definition

  1. noun A harsh, dazzling light.
  2. noun An angry, fierce stare.
  3. verb To stare angrily at someone.
  4. verb To shine with a harsh, dazzling light.
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