A bad visual-iNTerface design that uses too many colours. (This term derives, of course, from the bizarre day-glo colours found in canned fruit salad). Too often one sees similar effects from iNTerface designers using colour window systems such as X there is a tendency to create displays that are flashy and atteNTion-getting but uncomfortable for long-term use. [Jargon File] (1995-11-24)