How to pronounce glitz
American English pronunciation
GLITS
- IPA
- /ˈɡlɪts/
- Syllables
- GLITS (1 syllable)
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What glitz means
Flashy, showy glamour meant to dazzle
In a sentence: The awards show was full of glitz, with sparkly gowns and bright spotlights.
Where it comes from: It was made from glitzy, which comes from the German glitzern, meaning to glitter.
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