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Ongepatshket
ON-gheh-potch-ket • Adjective
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