Dictionary definition of “matchy-matchy”

matchy-matchy

adj. (also matchy-match) especially of fabrics, matching to a high degree; the opposite of mixy-matchy. Subjects: English, Apparel, Appearance, & Fashion, Colloquial

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Citations: 1964 Los Angeles Times (Oct. 25) “Designers Agree on Furnishings Trend” p. S2: Pleased to see a strong movement away from matchy-matchy suites of furniture. To me, nothing is duller. 1985 Patricia Shelton Chicago Sun-Times (Illinois) (Sept. 22) “Designer builds lustrous career” p. 7: Remember that if you’re ever tempted to get a little matchy-matchy—except when you’re wearing emeralds, rubies or sapphires surrounded by diamonds with a matching gown. 2006 [Callie Miller] Counterbalance (Los Angeles, California) (Sept. 6) “When A Cover Is Just That (and when might it be more?)”: If you’ve been following this blog, you know that I harbor a particular brand of irritation for matchy matchy book covers. Particularly matchy book covers that seem designed to identify these books to readers as books that go together, should be purchased together, are related to one another and in general, seem to scream “this is more about marketing than the quality of the writing.” 2006 San Francisco Chronicle (Dec. 6) “Setting a festive table”: To achieve a table that isn’t too matchy-match, Hotchkiss—the creative director of Alison Events—offers several affordable places to shop: “I always look online—eBay, Craigslist—vintage or second-hand stores like Goodwill.” 2007 [Miss Lime] @ Los Angeles Weddingbee (May 18) “Ties For Our Guys”: Yes, I’m getting matchy matchy here [see invite paper and bridesmaid dress swatch]. I very much dislike the matchy matchy. However, I dislike shopping even more.

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