n. & v.
n. 1 glittering metallic strips, threads, etc., used as decoration to give a sparkling effect. 2 a fabric adorned with tinsel. 3 superficial brilliance or splendour. 4 (attrib.) showy, gaudy, flashy.
v.tr. (tinselled, tinselling) adorn with or as with tinsel. tinselled adj. tinselly adj.
[ OF estincele spark f. L scintilla ]