day-glo

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1. alternativeAlternative form of Day-Glo; luminescent; fluorescent; of colors, very bright.

   And watched the world turn day-glo / You know you know / The world turned day-glo

   1978, “The Day the World Turned Day-Glo”, performed by X-Ray Spex

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1. A luminous paint that glows in a variety of brilliant colours, most commonly red or orange; used especially for outdoor advertising.

   Cool shades and Day-Glo tears / All hide your sixteen years

   1980, “Spring Collection”, in New Clear Days, performed by The Vapors

   Synonyms: blacklight ink, blacklight-reactive ink, luminous paint, fluorescent paint

alternative Dayglo · alternative day-glo · alternative dayglo

1. colloquialnot comparableVery bright and luminous in colour.

   Leon was in his most resplendent, gaudiest, Day-Glo getup, including a purple felt fez with multiple hangy-downs and a cranberry vestment with gold collar, appliquéd with every religious symbol known to man […]

   2011, Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins, Glorious Appearing: The End of Days

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   The chip smells like nothing, but tastes like a smörgåsbord that’s both confusing and arousing, like Steve Buscemi. Flecks of spring green – the kind generated from radioactive waste – coat the unwieldy triangles. The seasoning is a kaleidoscope of Day-Glo dust particles that perishes under saliva and tongue.

   2022 April 20, Mariella Rudi, “Tostitos Hint of Lime has zero lime – but it’s still the perfect chip”, in The Guardian