First Known Use: 1920
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ritzy
adjective \ˈrit-sē\
: very fashionable and expensive often in a showy way
ritz·i·erritz·i·est
Full Definition of RITZY
1
: snobbish
2
: impressively or ostentatiously fancy or stylish : fashionable, posh <a ritzy nightclub>
— ritz·i·ness noun
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Origin of RITZY
Ritz hotels, noted for their opulence
Related to RITZY
- Synonyms
- aristocratic, elitist, high-hat, persnickety, potty, snobbish, snobby, snooty, snotty, toffee-nosed [chiefly British]
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