"clashy-clashy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more clashy-clashy [comparative], most clashy-clashy [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} clashy-clashy (comparative more clashy-clashy, superlative most clashy-clashy)
  1. (informal, of clothes, upholstery, etc.) Featuring discordant colours or patterns. Tags: informal, usually

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