spangle
1span·gle
noun \ˈspaŋ-gəl\Definition of SPANGLE
1
: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
2
: a small glittering object or particle
Examples of SPANGLE
- showgirls dressed in costumes with gold spangles
Origin of SPANGLE
Middle English spangel, diminutive of spang shiny ornament, probably from Middle Dutch spange; akin to Old English spang buckle, Middle Dutch spannen to stretch
First Known Use: 15th century
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2spangle
verbspan·gledspan·gling \ˈspaŋ-g(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of SPANGLE
transitive verb
: to set or sprinkle with or as if with spangles
intransitive verb
: to glitter as if covered with spangles : sparkle
Examples of SPANGLE
- <in typical Las Vegas fashion, the showgirls' sequined costumes spangled gloriously>
First Known Use of SPANGLE
circa 1548
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