I. ˈglits noun
Etymology: perhaps modification of German glitzern to glitter, from Middle High German glitzen; akin to Old Norse glitra to glitter
Date: 1971
: extravagant showiness : glitter , ostentation
• glitz·i·ness ˈglit-sē-nəs noun
• glitzy ˈglit-sē adjective
II. transitive verb
Date: 1956
: to make flashy or extravagant in appearance — often used with up
she got glitz ed up for the party