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- gaudi/ˈɡɔː.di/Something excessively showy, tastelessly ornate, or characterized by vulgar extravagance.nounC1
- gaudi i cornet/ˌɡɔːdi aɪ ˈkɔːnɪt/An archaic, phrase-like term used as a mock-Latin or nonsense expression, primarily to convey that something is excessive, showy, and lacking in taste, with a sense of pompous foolishness.nounextremely low
- gaudier-brzeska/ˈɡəʊdɪeɪ bə(r)ˈʒɛskə/A hyphenated surname referring specifically to Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, a French sculptor and artist associated with the Vorticist movement in early 20th century Britain.nounVery Low
- gaudiness/ˈɡɔː.di.nəs/The quality of being excessively bright and showy in a vulgar or tasteless way.nounC1
- gauffer/ˈɡɒfə/To crimp, plait, or flute fabric, paper, or other materials to create a decorative wavy pattern.nounObsolete/Very Rare
- gauffering/ˈɡɒfərɪŋ/The process of crimping, plaiting, or making wavy ridges in a material such as fabric, lace, or paper using a heated tool called a gauffering iron.nounVery Rare / Obsolete Technical
- gaugamela/ˌɡɔːɡəˈmiːlə/The site of a decisive battle in 331 BC where Alexander the Great defeated Darius III of Persia, effectively ending the Achaemenid Empire.nounVery Rare (C2+)
- gauge/ɡeɪdʒ/to measure or judge the amount, level, or capacity of something.adjectivenounverb+1C1
- gauge boson/ˈɡeɪdʒ ˌbəʊsɒn/An elementary particle that mediates the fundamental forces of nature.nounVery low
- gauge theory/ɡeɪdʒ ˈθɪəri/A type of field theory in which forces are described by a gauge field, which is a connection on a fibre bundle, and interactions are governed by local symmetry principles.nounvery_low
- gauger/ˈɡeɪdʒə/An official who inspects, measures, and assesses goods (especially liquids like beer, wine, or spirits) for taxation, quality, or quantity.nounC2 / Very Rare
- gauging/ˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/The act or process of measuring or estimating the amount, level, or capacity of something; making a judgment or assessment.nounMedium Frequency
- gauguin/ˈɡəʊ.ɡæ̃/The surname of French post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin (1848–1903), whose work is characterized by bold colour, synthetist style, and subjects often drawn from his time in Tahiti.nounC1+
- gauhati/ɡaʊˈhɑːti/A proper noun referring to a major city in northeastern India, formerly known as 'Pragjyotishpur', situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River.nounVery Low
- gaul/ɡɔːl/To make someone feel bold and full of confidence, often encouraging them to do something risky.nounC1
- gauleiter/ˈɡaʊlaɪtə/A petty, overbearing official; a local or regional leader who exercises power in a domineering, authoritarian manner.nounRare / C2
- gaulish/ˈɡɔːlɪʃ/Relating to the ancient Celtic people of Gaul (modern France, Belgium, and parts of surrounding regions) or their language.adjectivenounC2
- gaulleNot a standard English word. Possibly a misspelling or reference to 'de Gaulle' (French statesman) or 'Gaul' (historical region).nounVery Low
- gaullism/ˈɡəʊlɪz(ə)m/The political principles and policies associated with General Charles de Gaulle, emphasizing French nationalism, independence in foreign policy, and a strong, centralized state.nounC2
- gaullist/ˈɡəʊ.lɪst/A supporter of the policies, ideas, or political philosophy of Charles de Gaulle, particularly emphasizing French national independence, a strong executive, and a distinctive role for France in world affairs.adjectivenounC2
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