noun figuratively, any little thing that sparkless.
2. spangle ·vi to show brilliant spots or points; to glisten; to glitter.
3. spangle ·noun a small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress.
4. spangle ·vt to set or sprinkle with, or as with, spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate.