"Las Vegas effect" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Las Vegas effect [canonical]
Etymology: An allusion to the bright lights of casinos etc. in Las Vegas. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Las Vegas effect}} the Las Vegas effect
  1. (graphical user interface) The distracting overuse of colour in a user interface. Categories (topical): Graphical user interface Synonyms: angry fruit salad

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