glitz
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noun \ˈglits\Definition of GLITZ
: extravagant showiness : glitter, ostentation
— glitz·i·ness \ˈglit-sē-nəs\ noun
— glitzy \ˈglit-sē\ adjective
See Examples of GLITZ
- She grew tired of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life.
- The casino was all glitz.
Origin of GLITZ
perhaps modification of German glitzern to glitter, from Middle High German glitzen; akin to Old Norse glitra to glitter
First Known Use: 1971
Related to GLITZ
- Synonyms
- flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness, showiness, swank
2glitz
transitive verbDefinition of GLITZ
: to make flashy or extravagant in appearance —often used with up <she got glitzed up for the party>
First Known Use of GLITZ
1956
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