First Known Use: 1971
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1glitz
noun \ˈglits\
: a very fancy and attractive quality that is associated with rich or famous people
Full Definition of GLITZ
: extravagant showiness : glitter, ostentation
— glitz·i·ness \ˈglit-sē-nəs\ noun
— glitzy \ˈglit-sē\ adjective
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Origin of GLITZ
perhaps modification of German glitzern to glitter, from Middle High German glitzen; akin to Old Norse glitra to glitter
Related to GLITZ
- Synonyms
- flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness, showiness, swank
2glitz
verb
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
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