Definition of "gawdy" [gawdy]

• An obsolete form of gaudy. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Can't Post | tch tch georgia-if we're going to discuss spelling it's "gawdy" not "gaudy". and arbon i don't get what gaudy has to do with hockey-call me stupid but i just don't get it - fill me in please but not in the literal sense-that would hurt alot. pedro naco"
• "So these days off I'll be picking up a Pike unit, 8Wt and some gawdy flies!"
• "I hope firmly to withstand every inducement which this world's gawdy allurements can present or its fretful ambition offer."