GLITZ


Meaning of GLITZ in English

I. ˈglits noun

( -es -es -er/-est )

Etymology: probably modification of German glitzern to glitter, from Middle High German glitzen ; akin to Old Norse glitra to glitter

: extravagant showiness : flash 4a ; also : superficial glamour

• glitz·i·ness -sēnə̇s noun

• glitzy -sē adjective

II. transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-es )

: to make flashy or extravagant

she got glitzed up for the party

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.