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Ongepatshket

ON-gheh-potch-ketAdjective

אָנגעפּאַטשקעט

Snappy Essence

Overly decorated, cluttered, excessively adorned, or hopelessly gaudy.

Nuance

It's not just 'too much.' It's when a designer puts three fonts, four drop-shadows, a gold foil trim, and a neon border on a single business card. Clutter elevated to an offensive art form.

Pro-Pronunciation Tip

Emphasis on the first and third syllables. Say it with a slight squint, as if looking directly at a blinding, sequined jumpsuit.

Examples in the wild
Classic

"Her living room is so ongepatshket, I'm afraid to sit down without knocking over a porcelain doll."

Modern Yinglish

"The new website redesign has so many bouncing banners and animations—it's completely ongepatshket."

Mishegas Meter7/10

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