- glitzy
- glitzy 1966, from Yiddish glitz "glitter," from Ger. glitzern "sparkle" (see GLITTER (Cf. glitter)).
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glitzy — ☆ glitzy [glit′sē ] adj. glitzier, glitziest [< ?] Informal 1. having glitter; sparkling; glittery 2. attracting attention in an ornate or gaudy way; showy; pretentious … English World dictionary
glitzy — UK [ˈɡlɪtsɪ] / US adjective Word forms glitzy : adjective glitzy comparative glitzier superlative glitziest informal bright, exciting, and attractive but with no real value a glitzy television show … English dictionary
glitzy — [“glitsi] mod. fashionable; glamorous. □ It was a real glitzy place to hold a meeting. □ Some glitzy blonde sang a couple of songs, and then the band played again … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
glitzy — glitziness, n. /glit see/, adj., glitzier, glitziest. Slang. pretentiously or tastelessly showy: a glitzy gown. [1965 70; see GLITZ, Y1] * * * … Universalium
glitzy — adj. Glitzy is used with these nouns: ↑premiere … Collocations dictionary
glitzy — glitz|y [ˈglıtsi] adj exciting and attractive because of being connected with rich, famous, and fashionable people = ↑glamorous ▪ glitzy London parties … Dictionary of contemporary English
glitzy — glitz|y [ glıtsi ] adjective INFORMAL bright, exciting, and attractive but with no real value: a glitzy television show … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
glitzy — adj Luxurious, posh. This is a pretty glitzy hotel to be staying in. 1960s … Historical dictionary of American slang
glitzy — [[t]glɪ̱tsi[/t]] glitzier, glitziest ADJ GRADED Something that is glitzy is exciting and attractive in a showy way. ...Aspen, Colorado, one of the glitziest ski resorts in the world … English dictionary
glitzy — glitz ► NOUN informal ▪ extravagant but superficial display. DERIVATIVES glitzy adjective. ORIGIN from GLITTER(Cf. ↑glittery), suggested by RITZY(Cf. ↑ritzy) … English terms dictionary
