Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Ostentatious showiness; flashiness.
- transitive verb To invest with an ostentatiously showy quality.
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- noun
garish ,brilliant showiness
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- noun tasteless showiness
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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In fact, the term glitz was once associated with what has been referred to as 'Polish taste' or 'Jewish taste' - very politically incorrect terms nowadays...so always say glitz instead - unless you are ever on Letterman or Oprah.
Archive 2006-10-01 Terry Nelson 2006
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In fact, the term glitz was once associated with what has been referred to as 'Polish taste' or 'Jewish taste' - very politically incorrect terms nowadays...so always say glitz instead - unless you are ever on Letterman or Oprah.
Kitschie, kitschie, ya ya da da... Terry Nelson 2006
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Troesh says in his press information, that as an actor/writer/director with a disability, he's learned to use comedy to show his truth, how he succeeds in a world where glitz is often chosen over substance.
"The Hollywood Quad" is ready for his close-up BA Haller 2008
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But underneath the glitz is a bunch of working stiffs who are either just trying to get the job done, or hacks who get their original ideas by ripping off other hacks.
Cracked: All Posts 2010
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"I was contacted by 'Toddlers & Tiaras' because they found out Madi does glitz, which is a different pageant than what we do around home," said her mother, Heather Wooldridge.
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"I was contacted by 'Toddlers & Tiaras' because they found out Madi does glitz, which is a different pageant than what we do around home," said her mother, Heather Wooldridge.
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She loved the "glitz" that came with her fund - raising work, and was proud of the fact she had met celebrities, members of the royal family and government ministers, and was the subject of a BBC documentary, Nicole's Story, in 2009.
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And as the above references to "glitz" and "glamor" suggest, Edwards wants this contest with Obama to shape up as, "Who can best deliver change -- a lover or a fighter?" print share
IA-Pres 2009
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And as the above references to "glitz" and "glamor" suggest, Edwards wants this contest with Obama to shape up as, "Who can best deliver change -- a lover or a fighter?" print share
Edwards' New Strategy Against Obama: Who Can Best Deliver Change, A Lover Or A Fighter? 2009
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I hate jokes ... but last time I checked a FOUR HUNDRED DOLLAR hair cut is the definition of "glitz" and "glamor".
Edwards' New Strategy Against Obama: Who Can Best Deliver Change, A Lover Or A Fighter? 2009
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word glitz
Glitz, a portmanteau of glamour and ritz.
March 8, 2020