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Definition of clashy
clashy
/ˈklæʃ.i/
clash · y
clashy Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• adjective
1
Characterized by an awkward, jarring, or disharmonious combination (especially of colors, patterns, or styles).
Example
"She avoided buying the rug because its bright neon stripes looked too clashy next to her floral sofa."
2
Scottish Wet, stormy, and gusty with heavy, driving rain.
Example
"The shepherds hurried the flock indoors before the clashy autumn weather settled over the hills."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clashy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clashy