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How do you spell Garish?

Correct spelling

garish

One R in garish - like GAze + -ish, from 'gauren' meaning to stare

Why is garish spelled this way?

From Middle English gauren, to stare. Something garish makes you stare — brightness so excessive it becomes offensive.

Common misspellings of garish

garrishgarrichgairish

Example

The neon pink wallpaper was so garish that it gave me a headache.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell garish?+
The correct spelling is "garish". One R in garish - like GAze + -ish, from 'gauren' meaning to stare
Is it garrish or garish?+
The correct spelling is "garish", not "garrish".

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