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glitz

[ glits ]

noun

  1. ostentatious glitter or sophistication:

    a cocktail lounge noted for its glitz.



verb (used with object)

  1. to add a showy sophistication to (often followed by up ):

    They glitzed up the lobby with a couple of fountains and a birdcage.

glitz

/ ɡɪٲ /

noun

  1. slang.
    ostentatious showiness; gaudiness or glitter
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of glitz1

First recorded in 1975–80; back formation from glitzy
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Word History and Origins

Origin of glitz1

C20: back formation from glitzy
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I believe Quincy liked talking to me because he was now surrounded by movies, popular recording, production, and the glitz and glamor of Hollywood.

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Though he was born and raised in the greater Los Angeles area, Kilmer preferred to avoid the industry town’s notorious glitz and loved to be outdoors whenever he could.

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The glitz and glamour of the red carpet will always be a draw.

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All the glitz of the Dodger’s Hollywood roster came to Tokyo, marking a second straight year the Dodgers have opened their season in Asia.

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Hackman had lived in Santa Fe for years, giving up the Hollywood glitz for a quieter life of painting, community events, bike riding and Pilates with his classic pianist wife, friends said.

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