Gaudy (Noun)
Meaning
(Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held a college.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The college organized a gaudy to mark its 500th anniversary, complete with fireworks and live music.
- The university's history department hosted a gaudy to celebrate the centenary of the first female student being admitted to the department.
- The formal dinner was a key part of the Oxbridge college's gaudy, where old friends and classmates reunited to share stories.
- A gaudy has been held at the college every 25 years since it was first established, bringing together alumni from various generations.
- As the sun set, the college's gaudy came alive with music, fireworks, and dancing under the stars.