adj
Meaning 1
Wet, rainy; muddy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, dialectal, obsolete
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Standard Lemma guide
clashy
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/ˈklæʃi/
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rhymes with -æʃi
adj
Meaning 2
That clash(es), that do(es) not match or fit stylistically.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Meaning 3
A khalasi.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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History
Etymology
From clash + -y. Sense 1 is from the dialectal use of clash for a heavy rainfall.
A corruption of a form similar to khalasi, likely Marathi खलाशी (khalāśī).