"tape-à-l'œil" meaning in French

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Adjective

Forms: tape-à-l’œil [canonical]
Etymology: From the expression taper dans l’œil [de quelqu’un] (“to attract attention; to seduce”). Etymology templates: {{m|fr|taper dans l'œil [de quelqu'un]|t=to attract attention; to seduce}} taper dans l’œil [de quelqu’un] (“to attract attention; to seduce”) Head templates: {{fr-adj|inv=yes}} tape-à-l’œil (invariable)
  1. (colloquial) loud, garish, in-your-face Tags: colloquial, invariable Synonyms: clinquant, bling-bling, kitch, tape à l’œil, tape-à-l’oeil [misspelling]
    Sense id: en-tape-à-l'œil-fr-adj-Z6vZQMyD Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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