If you describe a person or thing as flashy, you mean they are fashionable and noticeable, but in a somewhat vulgar way. [informal, disapproval] He was much less flashy than his brother. Synonyms: showy, loud, over the top [informal], flamboyant More Synonyms of flashy.

What do you call a flashy person?

raffish, rakish, swank. (or swanky), wild.

Is flashy positive or negative?

You may work this word into an adverb, gaudily, or a noun, gaudiness without much trouble. Gaudy is the most positive of its synonyms. Flashy implies shallow showiness while tawdry suggests cheapness and sleaziness.