Flashier

/ˈflæʃiər/ adjective

Definition

More showy, bright, or attention-grabbing in appearance; more likely to impress people with style.

Etymology

Comparative form of 'flashy,' derived from 'flash' + the suffix '-y' (adjective-forming) + '-er' (comparative). 'Flashy' emerged in the 19th century as slang.

Kelly Says

The comparative 'flashier' is interesting linguistically because it shows how slang words ('flashy') can quickly become respectable enough to get standard grammatical forms like comparatives and superlatives.

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