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Examples of glitz in a Sentence
She grew tired of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life.
The casino was all glitz.
Origin and Etymology of glitz
perhaps modification of German glitzern to glitter, from Middle High German glitzen; akin to Old Norse glitra to glitter
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Definition of glitz
transitive verb
: to make flashy or extravagant in appearance —often used with up she got glitzed up for the party
First Known Use of glitz
1956
GLITZ Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of glitz for English Language Learners
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: a very fancy and attractive quality that is associated with rich or famous people
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